May 1891 falls, in the lunar calendar (amanta), within the months Chaitra (until 8.05), Vaishakha (from 9.05). Major festivals: 10.05 Akshaya Tritiya; 22.05 Narasimha Jayanti; 23.05 Buddha Purnima (Vesak). 23.05 — lunar eclipse, total (visible after rising).
Icons this month (25)
How to read the calendar
Cell colour — the day’s rating for new undertakings: maroon — best days, green — favourable, light — ordinary, grey — avoid starting important matters, pink — unfavourable. The circle shows the tithi number at sunrise (outlined — waxing Moon, filled — waning); top right — the nakshatra at sunrise and its type icon. Click a day to open the full panchanga of the day.
Best days
- 9.05 Sat — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja, Yoga Shobhana after 10:56 until 11:56
Rohini (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 11.05 Mon — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Ananda until 05:11
Mrigashirsha (soft): for arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals. - 14.05 Thu — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya, Ravi Yoga until 14:54
Pushya (light): for quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business. - 18.05 Mon — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Auspicious nakshatra until 09:56
Uttara-Phalguni (fixed): for what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects. - 21.05 Thu — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira, Auspicious nakshatra after 11:11
Swati (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes. - 28.05 Thu — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Dhwaja after 09:09 until 15:21
Shravana (movable): for journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Festivals
- 1.05 Fri Kalashtami
- 4.05 Mon Varuthini Ekadashi
- 5.05 Tue Bhauma Pradosha
- 6.05 Wed Masik Shivaratri
- 8.05 Fri Chaitra Amavasya
- 9.05 Sat Chandra Darshan
- 10.05 Sun Akshaya Tritiya
- 10.05 Sun Parashurama Jayanti
- 11.05 Mon Vinayaka Chaturthi
- 13.05 Wed Vrishabha Sankranti
- 13.05 Wed Shankaracharya Jayanti
- 13.05 Wed Skanda Shashti
- 14.05 Thu Ganga Saptami
- 16.05 Sat Masik Durgashtami
- 17.05 Sun Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti)
- 19.05 Tue Mohini Ekadashi
- 20.05 Wed Pradosha Vrat
- 22.05 Fri Narasimha Jayanti
- 23.05 Sat Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
- 23.05 Sat Vaishakha Purnima
- 24.05 Sun Narada Jayanti
- 26.05 Tue Angaraki Chaturthi (Ekadanta)
- 30.05 Sat Kalashtami
Special muhurta yogas
- 1.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:47–01:00 (02.05)
- 5.05 Tue Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:38–17:32
- 7.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:34–13:36
- 9.05 Sat Tripushkar Yoga 07:19–10:56
- 9.05 Sat Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:56–04:28 (10.05)
- 9.05 Sat Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:56–04:28 (10.05)
- 11.05 Mon Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:26–10:30
- 11.05 Mon Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–10:30
- 14.05 Thu Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:20–14:54
- 14.05 Thu Guru Pushya Yoga 04:20–14:54
- 14.05 Thu Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:20–14:54
- 17.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:15–04:13 (18.05)
- 20.05 Wed Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:10–04:32
- 29.05 Fri Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–06:23
- 30.05 Sat Dwipushkar Yoga 03:55–04:59
- 31.05 Sun Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:56–03:53 (01.06)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Avoid starting important matters
- 1.05 Fri — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Dhumra, Ashtami
- 3.05 Sun — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka, Anandadi: Rakshasa
- 4.05 Mon — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti, Krakacha Yoga (unfavourable day)
- 6.05 Wed — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krishna Chaturdashi
- 7.05 Thu — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
- 8.05 Fri — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra, Anandadi: Mudgara
- 13.05 Wed — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Gada, Surya Dagdha tithi
- 15.05 Fri — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Bhadra on earth (unfavourable day)
- 20.05 Wed — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kaladanda, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi)
- 23.05 Sat — Eclipse, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn) (unfavourable day)
- 24.05 Sun — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Eclipse nearby
- 30.05 Sat — Vaidhriti, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Panchaka
- 31.05 Sun — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra
Sky this month
- 8.05 New moon (Amavasya) 09:15
- 13.05 Vrishabha Sankr. 13:03 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus)
- 23.05 Full moon (Purnima) 21:25
- 23.05 Lunar eclipse, total, greatest eclipse 21:29, magnitude 1.299
visible after rising: 20:36–23:17, maximum eclipse here 21:29, magnitude 1.299
Periods
- 2.05 12:16 – 6.05 15:29 Mrityu Panchaka
- 29.05 17:42 – 2.06 22:57 Chora Panchaka
Samvatsara and month
Khara (No. 25, “harsh, severe”) — A harsh year: hardship, privation and hard toil. more
Northern samvatsara: Shubhakrit. Shaka Samvat 1813, Vikram Samvat 1948, Kali Yuga 4992.
Chaitra (Madhu) — Beginning of the lunar year and of spring: Ugadi (Gudi Padwa), Chaitra Navaratri, Rama Navami, Hanuman Jayanti. A time of renewal and new vows. more
Vaishakha (Madhava) — The best month for early-morning holy baths, dana and the worship of Vishnu: Akshaya Tritiya, Narasimha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima. more
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Times are standard time UTC+3 (from the site settings, without daylight saving time) · panchanga at sunrise (upper limb of the Sun’s disc, with refraction) · ayanamsa Lahiri · place 55°45′ N 37°35′ E · festival dates are calculated for this location by the rules of kala vyapti · times of Sankranti are accurate to within a few minutes
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Kshaya tithi, Anandadi: Dhumra |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 04:47
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 05:48 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 1 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 01:00 (02.05) more |
| Yoga | Shubha (“goodness, happiness”, auspicious) · until 16:10 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 05:48 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:48 | tithi Krishna-ashtami (kshaya: not present at any sunrise) |
|---|---|
| from 05:48 | karana Balava |
| from 16:10 | yoga Shukla |
| from 16:51 | karana Kaulava |
| from 01:00 (02.05) | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
| from 03:48 (02.05) | tithi Krishna-navami |
| from 03:48 (02.05) | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:47 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:07 |
| End of twilight | 20:51 |
| Moonrise | 03:03 |
| Moonset | 10:00 |
| Day length | 15 h 19 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (04:47–20:07) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:07–21:50
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:47–01:00 (02.05)
Krakacha Yoga 04:47–05:48 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–05:48 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–03:48 (02.05) Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:48–04:45 (02.05)
Anandadi: Prajapati 01:00–04:45 (02.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 04:47–01:00 (02.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:37–04:12 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:00–16:01 |
| Godhuli | 20:07–20:24 |
| Pradosha | 20:07–21:50 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:43 (02.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:06–16:38 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:32–12:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:17–18:12 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:42–08:37 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:51–08:52, 12:58–13:59 |
| Varjyam | 05:59–07:30, 04:44–06:14 (02.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 05:17–05:48
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 05:17–05:48 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 05:17–05:48 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 05:17–12:05, 15:07–20:07 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana; tithi Krishna-saptami until 05:48, Krishna-ashtami from 05:48; lagna Mesha 04:47, Vrishabha 05:17, Mithuna 06:44, Karka 09:08, Simha 12:05, Kanya 15:07, Tula 18:07
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana — bodily development (physical growth); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 05:48–20:07: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Kshaya tithi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:47–01:00 (02.05)+2 Yoga Shubha 04:47–16:10+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:47–01:00 (02.05)+1 Auspicious weekday0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:48–03:48 (02.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:47–05:48 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Krakacha Yoga 04:47–05:48−1 Ashtami 05:48–03:48 (02.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhumra 04:47–01:00 (02.05)−2 Kshaya tithi
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Vardhamana; cons: Rikta tithi, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
At sunrise 04:45
| Tithi | 9Krishna-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 01:28 (03.05) more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 1 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 23:28 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 13:20 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 14:40 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 13:20 | yoga Brahma |
|---|---|
| from 14:40 | karana Gara |
| from 23:28 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
| from 01:28 (03.05) | tithi Krishna-dashami |
| from 01:28 (03.05) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 04:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:45 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:09 |
| End of twilight | 20:53 |
| Moonrise | 03:29 |
| Moonset | 11:30 |
| Day length | 15 h 23 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 9, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–01:28 (03.05)
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 01:28–04:43 (03.05)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:45–23:28 Anandadi: Ananda 23:28–04:43 (03.05)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 12:16–15:29 (06.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:36–04:10 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:01–16:02 |
| Godhuli | 20:09–20:26 |
| Pradosha | 20:09–21:51 |
| Nishitha | 00:08–00:43 (03.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:44–15:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:36–10:31 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:22–16:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:45–06:40 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:45–05:46, 05:46–06:48 |
| Varjyam | 04:44–06:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:13–12:02, 15:03–20:09 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha; tithi Krishna-navami; lagna Mesha 04:45, Vrishabha 05:13, Mithuna 06:40, Karka 09:04, Simha 12:02, Kanya 15:03, Tula 18:03
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha — longevity (increased vitality); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-navami 04:45–20:09: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:45–01:28 (03.05)+1 Anandadi: Vardhamana 04:45–23:28+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:45–23:28+1 Yoga Shukla 04:45–13:20−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka 12:16–04:43 (03.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:45–01:28 (03.05)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Bhadra on earth, Panchaka |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
At sunrise 04:43
| Tithi | 10Krishna-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 22:51 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shatabhisha, pada 1 (movable, Varuna, Rahu) · until 21:39 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 10:14 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 12:11 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 10:14 | yoga Indra |
|---|---|
| from 12:11 | karana Vishti |
| from 21:39 | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
| from 22:51 | tithi Krishna-ekadashi |
| from 22:51 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:43 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:11 |
| End of twilight | 20:55 |
| Moonrise | 03:48 |
| Moonset | 13:03 |
| Day length | 15 h 27 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 7, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:43–20:11) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 12:11–20:11: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 22:51–04:41 (04.05)
Anandadi: Chara 21:39–04:41 (04.05) Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:43–21:39
- Bhadra on earth: 12:11–22:51; Bhadra Puchha 13:46–14:50; Bhadra Mukha 14:50–16:37
- Mrityu Panchaka: 12:16 (02.05)–15:29 (06.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 22:30–23:12
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:34–04:08 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:56–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:01–16:03 |
| Godhuli | 20:11–20:28 |
| Pradosha | 20:11–21:53 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:43 (04.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:00–16:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:15–20:11 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:27–14:23 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:19–18:15 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:07–19:09 |
| Varjyam | 06:07–07:36, 03:31–04:59 (04.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:09–11:58
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:09–11:58 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:09–11:58 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Shatabhisha; tithi Krishna-dashami; lagna Mesha 04:43, Vrishabha 05:09, Mithuna 06:36, Karka 09:00, Simha 11:58, Kanya 14:59, Tula 17:59
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shatabhisha — gaining strength; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 12:11–20:11: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+2 Yoga Brahma 04:43–10:14+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:43–21:39−1 Anandadi: Rakshasa 04:43–21:39−1 Panchaka all day−3 Bhadra on earth 12:11–22:51
| Summary | Unfavourable day — many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower), Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Varuthini Ekadashi |
At sunrise 04:41
| Tithi | 11Krishna-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 20:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 2 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 19:38 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 06:55 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 09:28 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:55 | yoga Vaidhriti |
|---|---|
| from 09:28 | karana Balava |
| from 19:38 | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
| from 20:03 | tithi Krishna-dvadashi |
| from 20:03 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:30 (05.05) | yoga Vishkambha |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:56 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:41 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:13 |
| End of twilight | 20:58 |
| Moonrise | 04:02 |
| Moonset | 14:36 |
| Day length | 15 h 31 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 13, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 19:38 | from 20:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (04:41–19:38) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (19:38–20:13) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Varuthini Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the dark half of Chaitra (Vaishakha in North India). “Protective”: the fast guards against misfortune and brings good luck; Vamana is worshipped.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 22:51 (03.05)–20:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:38–07:46 (05.05)
Muhurta
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–20:03 Krakacha Yoga 04:41–20:03 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:03–04:38 (05.05)
Anandadi: Musala 04:41–19:38 Anandadi: Gada 19:38–04:38 (05.05)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 12:16 (02.05)–15:29 (06.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:33–04:07 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:04 |
| Godhuli | 20:13–20:29 |
| Pradosha | 20:13–21:54 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (05.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 12:18–13:46 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:37–08:34 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:30–12:27 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:23–16:20 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–14:00, 16:04–17:06 |
| Varjyam | 03:31–04:59, 04:24–05:51 (05.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:05–06:55
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:05–06:55 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:05–06:55 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 19:38–20:13 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra until 19:38, Uttara-Bhadra from 19:38; tithi Krishna-ekadashi until 20:03, Krishna-dvadashi from 20:03; lagna Mesha 04:41, Vrishabha 05:05, Mithuna 06:32, Karka 08:56, Simha 11:54, Kanya 14:55, Tula 17:55
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra (until 19:38) — facing death (dangers); Uttara-Bhadra (from 19:38) — a good life; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vaidhriti 06:55–20:13: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −8
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+2 Yoga Indra 04:41–06:55+1 Auspicious weekday0 Auspicious nakshatra 19:38–04:38 (05.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:03–04:38 (05.05)−1 Anandadi: Musala 04:41–19:38−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:41–19:38−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:41–20:03−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:41–20:03−3 Vaidhriti 06:55–03:30 (05.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Siddhi; auspicious time — until 17:32 |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Bhauma Pradosha |
At sunrise 04:38
| Tithi | 12Krishna-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 17:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Bhadra, pada 2 (fixed, Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon), Saturn) · until 17:32 more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 00:02 (06.05) more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 06:36 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:36 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 17:09 | tithi Krishna-trayodashi |
| from 17:09 | karana Gara |
| from 17:32 | nakshatra Revati |
| from 00:02 (06.05) | yoga Priti |
| from 03:43 (06.05) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:53 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:38 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:14 |
| End of twilight | 21:00 |
| Moonrise | 04:14 |
| Moonset | 16:08 |
| Day length | 15 h 36 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:09 | from 17:32 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Bhadra (04:38–17:32) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (17:32–20:14) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Bhauma Pradosha · Shiva
Pradosha on a Tuesday (Bhauma is Mars): helps to get rid of illnesses and debts and pacifies Mars.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:14–21:55
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:38–17:32 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:38–17:32 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:09–04:36 (06.05)
Anandadi: Siddhi 04:38–17:32 Anandadi: Shubha 17:32–04:36 (06.05)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 12:16 (02.05)–15:29 (06.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:31–04:05 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:02–16:05 |
| Godhuli | 20:14–20:31 |
| Pradosha | 20:14–21:55 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (06.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:10–14:37 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:20–18:17 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:32–10:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:23 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:46–08:48, 23:35–00:09 (06.05) |
| Varjyam | 04:24–05:51, 04:31–05:58 (06.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:01–11:50, 14:51–20:14
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:01–11:50, 14:51–20:14 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:01–11:50, 14:51–20:14 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 05:01–11:50, 14:51–20:14 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra until 17:32, Revati from 17:32; tithi Krishna-dvadashi until 17:09, Krishna-trayodashi from 17:09; lagna Mesha 04:38, Vrishabha 05:01, Mithuna 06:29, Karka 08:52, Simha 11:50, Kanya 14:51, Tula 17:51
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Bhadra (until 17:32) — a good life; Revati (from 17:32) — increase in property; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time ends by 17:32
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:38–17:32+1 Anandadi: Siddhi 04:38–17:32+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:38–17:32+1 Siddha Yoga (weekday and nakshatra) 04:38–17:320 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 17:09–04:36 (06.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Utpata, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Masik Shivaratri |
At sunrise 04:36
| Tithi | 13Krishna-trayodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 14:18 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Revati, pada 3 (soft, Pushan (Prosperous), Mercury) · until 15:29 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Priti (“love, affection”, auspicious) · until 20:39 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 14:18 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mina (Pisces) |
Changes during the day
| from 14:18 | tithi Krishna-chaturdashi |
|---|---|
| from 14:18 | karana Vishti |
| from 15:29 | nakshatra Ashwini |
| from 20:39 | yoga Ayushman |
| from 00:56 (07.05) | karana Shakuni |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:51 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:36 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:16 |
| End of twilight | 21:02 |
| Moonrise | 04:25 |
| Moonset | 17:39 |
| Day length | 15 h 40 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 2, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 14:18 | from 15:29 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Revati (04:36–15:29) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 14:18–20:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 14:18–20:16: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Masik Shivaratri · Shiva
The monthly “night of Shiva” — the fourteenth day of the waning Moon. Devotees fast, keep vigil through the night and perform abhisheka of the lingam at midnight (Nishitha).
Rule: nishitha vyapini: midnight, 00:09–00:42 (07.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–14:18
Anandadi: Utpata 04:36–15:29 Anandadi: Mrityu 15:29–04:34 (07.05)
- Bhadra on earth: 14:18–15:29; Bhadra Mukha 14:18–16:05
- Bhadra in heaven: 15:29–00:56 (07.05); Bhadra Mukha 14:18–16:05; Bhadra Puchha 23:54–00:58 (07.05)
- Mrityu Panchaka: 12:16 (02.05)–15:29
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 09:59–21:00
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Revati
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:29–04:03 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:03–16:06 |
| Godhuli | 20:16–20:33 |
| Pradosha | 20:16–21:56 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (07.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 13:17–14:45 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:34–08:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:29–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 04:31–05:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:36–14:18
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:36–14:18 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:36–14:18 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:58–11:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Revati until 15:29, Ashwini from 15:29; tithi Krishna-trayodashi until 14:18, Krishna-chaturdashi from 14:18; lagna Mesha 04:36, Vrishabha 04:58, Mithuna 06:25, Karka 08:48, Simha 11:46, Kanya 14:47, Tula 17:47
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Revati (until 15:29) — increase in property; Ashwini (from 15:29) — joy; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 14:18–20:16: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Bhadra on earth 14:18–15:29: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:36–15:29+1 Yoga Priti 04:36–20:39+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 15:29–00:56 (07.05)−1 Panchaka 04:36–15:29−1 Krishna Chaturdashi 14:18–04:34 (07.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:36–14:18−3 Anandadi: Utpata 04:36–15:29
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Krishna Chaturdashi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
At sunrise 04:34
| Tithi | 14Krishna-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 11:38 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashwini, pada 3 (light, Ashwini Kumara, Ketu) · until 13:36 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Ayushman (“long-lived”, auspicious) · until 17:26 more |
| Karana | Shakuni (fixed, inauspicious) · until 11:38 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 11:38 | tithi Amavasya |
|---|---|
| from 11:38 | karana Chatushpada |
| from 13:36 | nakshatra Bharani |
| from 17:26 | yoga Saubhagya |
| from 22:24 | karana Naga |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:48 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:34 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:18 |
| End of twilight | 21:05 |
| Moonrise | 04:37 |
| Moonset | 19:11 |
| Day length | 15 h 44 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 12, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:38 | from 13:36 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (13:36–20:18) is good for root crops.
- Shakuni 04:34–11:38: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it (it is suitable for sowing).
- Chatushpada 11:38–20:18: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:34–11:38: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:34–13:36
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:34–11:38
Anandadi: Manasa 04:34–13:36 Anandadi: Padma 13:36–04:32 (08.05)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashwini
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:28–04:01 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:07 |
| Godhuli | 20:18–20:35 |
| Pradosha | 20:18–21:57 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:42 (08.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 06:58–08:27 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:24–16:22 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:34–06:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:30–10:28 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:49–10:52, 16:07–17:10 |
| Varjyam | 09:55–11:24, 22:35–00:05 (08.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:34–13:36, 14:43–20:18 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Ashwini until 13:36, Bharani from 13:36; tithi Krishna-chaturdashi until 11:38, Amavasya from 11:38; lagna Mesha 04:34, Vrishabha 04:54, Mithuna 06:21, Karka 08:44, Simha 11:42, Kanya 14:43, Tula 17:43
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashwini (until 13:36) — joy; Bharani (from 13:36) — facing death (dangers); Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturdashi 04:34–11:38: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Amavasya 11:38–20:18: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Krishna Chaturdashi
+3 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:34–13:36+1 Anandadi: Manasa 04:34–13:36+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:34–13:36+1 Yoga Ayushman 04:34–17:26+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:34–11:38 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 13:36–04:32 (08.05)−3 Krishna Chaturdashi 04:34–11:38
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Amavasya, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Chaitra (amanta) · Vaishakha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Chaitra Amavasya |
At sunrise 04:32
| Tithi | 30Amavasya (Purna, Pitris (ancestors)) · until 09:15 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Bharani, pada 3 (fierce, Yama (Dharma-raja), Venus) · until 12:03 more |
| Yoga | Saubhagya (“good fortune, marital happiness”, auspicious) · until 14:29 more |
| Karana | Naga (fixed, inauspicious) · until 09:15 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mesha (Aries) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:15 | tithi Shukla-pratipat |
|---|---|
| from 09:15 | karana Kimstughna |
| from 12:03 | nakshatra Krittika |
| from 14:29 | yoga Shobhana |
| from 20:13 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:46 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:32 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:20 |
| End of twilight | 21:07 |
| Moonrise | 04:50 |
| Moonset | 20:43 |
| Day length | 15 h 48 min |
Sky
| New moon (Amavasya) | 09:15 |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:15 | from 12:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Bharani (04:32–12:03) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (12:03–20:20) is good for root crops.
- Naga 04:32–09:15: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
- Kimstughna 09:15–20:13: a fixed karana — according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Chaitra Amavasya · Pitris (ancestors)
The new moon — a day of ancestor rites: tarpana, shraddha and charity.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 11:38 (07.05)–09:15
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:15–04:30 (09.05)
Anandadi: Chhatra 12:03–04:30 (09.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 04:32–12:03
- Gandanta (tithi): 08:53–09:37
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:26–03:59 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:55–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:04–16:07 |
| Godhuli | 20:20–20:37 |
| Pradosha | 20:20–21:58 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (09.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:34–09:03 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:28–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:23–18:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:31–08:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:42–08:45, 12:58–14:01 |
| Varjyam | 23:30–01:01 (09.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 09:15–11:38, 14:39–20:20
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 09:15–11:38, 14:39–20:20 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 09:15–11:38, 14:39–20:20 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:50–11:38, 14:39–20:20 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Bharani until 12:03, Krittika from 12:03; tithi Amavasya until 09:15, Shukla-pratipat from 09:15; lagna Mesha 04:32, Vrishabha 04:50, Mithuna 06:17, Karka 08:40, Simha 11:38, Kanya 14:39, Tula 17:39
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Bharani (until 12:03) — facing death (dangers); Krittika (from 12:03) — consumption (a wasting disease); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Amavasya 04:32–09:15: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = 0
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Amavasya
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 09:15–04:30 (09.05)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 12:03–04:30 (09.05)+1 Yoga Saubhagya 04:32–14:29+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Mudgara 04:32–12:03−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:32–12:03−3 Amavasya 04:32–09:15
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Anandadi: Dhwaja; auspicious time — after 10:56; auspicious time — until 11:56 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Chandra Darshan |
At sunrise 04:30
| Tithi | 1Shukla-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 07:19 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Krittika, pada 3 (mixed, Agni, Sun) · until 10:56 more |
| Yoga | Shobhana (“splendid, beautiful”, auspicious) · until 11:56 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 07:19 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:19 | tithi Shukla-dvitya |
|---|---|
| from 07:19 | karana Balava |
| from 10:56 | nakshatra Rohini |
| from 11:56 | yoga Atiganda |
| from 18:32 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:43 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:30 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:22 |
| End of twilight | 21:09 |
| Moonrise | 05:07 |
| Moonset | 22:13 |
| Day length | 15 h 52 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 6, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:19 | from 10:56 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Krittika (04:30–10:56) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (10:56–20:22) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Chandra Darshan · Chandra (the Moon)
The first evening after the new moon, when the thin lunar crescent becomes visible. People look at the young Moon, offer it water and pray for well-being; some fast until it appears.
Rule: first visible lunar crescent, 20:22–22:13
Crescent Moon above the horizon after sunset: 20:22–22:13
Muhurta
Tripushkar Yoga 07:19–10:56 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:56–04:28 (10.05) Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 10:56–04:28 (10.05)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:30–10:56 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 10:56–04:28 (10.05)
Tripushkar Yoga: A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:25–03:57 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:08 |
| Godhuli | 20:22–20:38 |
| Pradosha | 20:22–21:59 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (10.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 08:39–10:11 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:28–10:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:25–16:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:30–06:29 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:30–05:33, 05:33–06:37 |
| Varjyam | 02:35–04:09 (10.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 07:19–20:22
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 07:19–20:22 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 07:19–20:22 |
| Cutting toenails | average 10:56–11:34, 14:35–20:22 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 07:19–20:22 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Krittika until 10:56, Rohini from 10:56; tithi Shukla-pratipat until 07:19, Shukla-dvitya from 07:19; lagna Mesha 04:30, Vrishabha 04:46, Mithuna 06:13, Karka 08:36, Simha 11:34, Kanya 14:35, Tula 17:35
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Krittika (until 10:56) — consumption (a wasting disease); Rohini (from 10:56) — destruction of all misfortunes; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Krittika nakshatra 6 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 10:56
Auspicious time ends by 11:56
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 10:56–04:28 (10.05)+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 04:30–10:56+1 Yoga Shobhana 04:30–11:56+1 Auspicious tithi 07:19–04:28 (10.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 10:56–04:28 (10.05)0 Tripushkar Yoga 07:19–10:560 Yoga Atiganda 11:56–14:08−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Favourable day — Swayam Siddha Muhurta, Anandadi: Prajapati |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Akshaya Tritiya · Parashurama Jayanti |
At sunrise 04:28
| Tithi | 2Shukla-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 05:55 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Rohini, pada 3 (fixed, Prajapati (Brahma - Creator), Moon) · until 10:24 more |
| Yoga | Atiganda (“great danger”, inauspicious) · until 09:51 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 05:55 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Vrishabha (Taurus) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:55 | tithi Shukla-tritya |
|---|---|
| from 05:55 | karana Taitila |
| from 09:51 | yoga Sukarma |
| from 10:24 | nakshatra Mrigashirsha |
| from 17:28 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:41 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:28 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:24 |
| End of twilight | 21:12 |
| Moonrise | 05:31 |
| Moonset | 23:35 |
| Day length | 15 h 56 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:55 | from 10:24 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Rohini (04:28–10:24) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (10:24–20:24) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Akshaya Tritiya · Lakshmi
The “inexhaustible” third tithi of Vaishakha: whatever is begun or given on this day never diminishes. Favourable for buying gold, new undertakings and weddings without choosing a muhurta; according to legend, the Treta Yuga began on this day, and the Pandavas received the inexhaustible vessel (Akshaya Patra).
Rule: purvahna vyapini: before noon, 05:55–12:26
on the second day the tithi is too short — the first day is chosen
Parashurama Jayanti · Parashurama
The appearance day of Parashurama — the sixth avatar of Vishnu, “Rama with the axe”. He was born in the evening twilight, so the festival may fall a day before Akshaya Tritiya.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:24–22:01
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Anandadi: Prajapati 04:28–10:24 Anandadi: Saumya 10:24–04:26 (11.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:23–03:56 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:05–16:09 |
| Godhuli | 20:24–20:40 |
| Pradosha | 20:24–22:01 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (11.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:16–08:50, 01:40–03:16 (11.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:25–20:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:25–18:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:17–19:20 |
| Varjyam | 16:01–17:38 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:42–20:24 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Rohini until 10:24, Mrigashirsha from 10:24; tithi Shukla-dvitya until 05:55, Shukla-tritya from 05:55; lagna Mesha 04:28, Vrishabha 04:42, Mithuna 06:09, Karka 08:32, Simha 11:30, Kanya 14:31, Tula 17:31
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Rohini (until 10:24) — destruction of all misfortunes; Mrigashirsha (from 10:24) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Rohini nakshatra 8 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Swayam Siddha Muhurta: the day is auspicious for new undertakings in its own right; panchanga defects are not taken into account
+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 04:28–10:24+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:28–10:24+1 Auspicious tithi 04:28–05:55+1 Yoga Sukarma 09:51–04:26 (11.05)0 Swayam Siddha Muhurta
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — until 05:11 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
At sunrise 04:26
| Tithi | 3Shukla-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 05:11 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mrigashirsha, pada 4 (soft, Soma (Chandra, Moon), Mars) · until 10:30 more |
| Yoga | Sukarma (“good deed”, auspicious) · until 08:17 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 05:11 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:11 | tithi Shukla-chaturti |
|---|---|
| from 05:11 | karana Vanija |
| from 08:17 | yoga Dhriti |
| from 10:30 | nakshatra Ardra |
| from 17:04 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:39 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:26 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:26 |
| End of twilight | 21:14 |
| Moonrise | 06:05 |
| Moonset | none |
| Day length | 16 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 1, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:11 | from 10:30 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mrigashirsha (04:26–10:30) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 17:04–20:26: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Vinayaka Chaturthi · Ganesha
The monthly Chaturthi of Ganesha in the bright half of the month. Puja is performed at noon (Madhyahna); in the evening of this day devotees do not look at the Moon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:50–14:02
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:26–10:30 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:26–10:30 Ravi Yoga 10:30–04:24 (12.05)
Anandadi: Ananda 04:26–10:30 Anandadi: Kaladanda 10:30–04:24 (12.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:04–05:09 (12.05); Bhadra Mukha 17:10–19:10; Bhadra Puchha 03:57–05:09 (12.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:22–03:54 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:06–16:10 |
| Godhuli | 20:26–20:42 |
| Pradosha | 20:26–22:02 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (12.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:59–02:38 (12.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:26–08:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:26–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:26–16:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:58–14:02, 16:10–17:14 |
| Varjyam | 19:11–20:51 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:38–05:11
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:38–05:11 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 04:38–05:11 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:38–05:11 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Mrigashirsha until 10:30, Ardra from 10:30; tithi Shukla-tritya until 05:11, Shukla-chaturti from 05:11; lagna Mesha 04:26, Vrishabha 04:38, Mithuna 06:05, Karka 08:29, Simha 11:26, Kanya 14:27, Tula 17:27
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mrigashirsha (until 10:30) — abundance (well-being, prosperity); Ardra (from 10:30) — sadness; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 05:11–20:26: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +7
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 05:11
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:26–10:30+2 Ravi Yoga 10:30–04:24 (12.05)+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:26–10:30+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:26–10:30+1 Yoga Sukarma 04:26–08:17+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:26–05:110 Vishti (Bhadra) 17:04–04:24 (12.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 10:30–04:24 (12.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 10:30–04:24 (12.05)−2 Rikta tithi 05:11–04:24 (12.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chara; cons: Rikta tithi, Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
At sunrise 04:24
| Tithi | 4Shukla-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 05:09 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ardra, pada 3 (sharp, Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva), Rahu) · until 11:19 more |
| Yoga | Dhriti (“steadfastness, firmness”, auspicious) · until 07:17 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 05:09 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:09 | tithi Shukla-panchami |
|---|---|
| from 05:09 | karana Bava |
| from 07:17 | yoga Shula |
| from 11:19 | nakshatra Punarvasu |
| from 17:23 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:36 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:24 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:28 |
| End of twilight | 21:16 |
| Moonrise | 06:53 |
| Moonset | 00:43 |
| Day length | 16 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 1, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:09 | from 11:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (11:19–20:28) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:24–05:09: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:24–11:19
Yamaghanta 04:24–11:19 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–04:22 (13.05)
Anandadi: Chara 04:24–11:19 Anandadi: Sthira 11:19–04:22 (13.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 17:04 (11.05)–05:09; Bhadra Mukha 17:10–19:10 (11.05); Bhadra Puchha 03:57–05:09
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:20–03:52 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:11 |
| Godhuli | 20:28–20:44 |
| Pradosha | 20:28–22:03 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (13.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | none on this day |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:27–18:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:25–10:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:37–08:41, 23:38–00:09 (13.05) |
| Varjyam | 00:04–01:46 (13.05) |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 05:09–20:28
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 05:09–20:28 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 05:09–20:28 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:34–11:22, 14:23–20:28 |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Ardra until 11:19, Punarvasu from 11:19; tithi Shukla-chaturti until 05:09, Shukla-panchami from 05:09; lagna Mesha 04:24, Vrishabha 04:34, Mithuna 06:01, Karka 08:25, Simha 11:22, Kanya 14:23, Tula 17:23, Vrischika 20:25
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ardra (until 11:19) — sadness; Punarvasu (from 11:19) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturti 04:24–05:09: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:24–11:19+1 Anandadi: Chara 04:24–11:19+1 Yoga Dhriti 04:24–07:17+1 Auspicious tithi 05:09–04:22 (13.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 11:19–04:22 (13.05)0 Yamaghanta 04:24–11:19 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:24–05:090 Yoga Shula 07:17–09:15−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:24–11:19−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 05:09–04:22 (13.05)−2 Rikta tithi 04:24–05:09
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Sankranti day, Anandadi: Gada |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Vrishabha Sankranti · Shankaracharya Jayanti · Skanda Shashti |
At sunrise 04:22
| Tithi | 5Shukla-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 05:49 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu, pada 3 (movable, Aditi, Jupiter) · until 12:48 more |
| Yoga | Shula (“spear, sharp pain”, inauspicious) · until 06:51 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 05:49 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Mesha (Aries), Moon: Mithuna (Gemini) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:49 | tithi Shukla-shashti |
|---|---|
| from 05:49 | karana Kaulava |
| from 06:51 | yoga Ganda |
| from 12:48 | nakshatra Pushya |
| from 18:24 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:34 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:22 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:30 |
| End of twilight | 21:19 |
| Moonrise | 07:54 |
| Moonset | 01:34 |
| Day length | 16 h 07 min |
Sky
| Vrishabha Sankr. | 13:03 — the Sun enters Vrishabha (Taurus) |
|---|
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 3, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 05:49 | from 12:48 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Punarvasu (04:22–12:48) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (12:48–20:30) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Vrishabha Sankranti · Surya
The Sun enters the sidereal sign of Taurus. Punya Kala (the time for holy bath, charity and tarpana) — before the moment of entry.
Rule: by the moment of Sankranti, 06:39–13:03
on the day the Sun enters the sign
Shankaracharya Jayanti · Adi Shankaracharya
The birthday of Adi Shankaracharya, the great teacher of Advaita Vedanta (8th century).
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 05:09 (12.05)–05:49
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Skanda Shashti · Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya)
The sixth day of the waxing Moon is dedicated to Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya), the son of Shiva. Devotees fast and worship Murugan; the day is especially revered in South India.
Rule: the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset, 05:49–04:20 (14.05)
the tithi begins between sunrise and sunset
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 12:48–04:20 (14.05)
Anandadi: Matanga 12:48–04:20 (14.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:22–12:48
- Gandanta (tithi): 05:24–06:14
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:19–03:50 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:07–16:12 |
| Godhuli | 20:30–20:46 |
| Pradosha | 20:30–22:04 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (14.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 10:15–11:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:23–08:24 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:25–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Varjyam | 21:30–23:15 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:30–05:49 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Punarvasu until 12:48, Pushya from 12:48; tithi Shukla-panchami until 05:49, Shukla-shashti from 05:49; lagna Mesha 04:22, Vrishabha 04:30, Mithuna 05:57, Karka 08:21, Simha 11:18, Kanya 14:19, Tula 17:20, Vrischika 20:21
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Punarvasu (until 12:48) — strength of spirit (bravery, resilience); Pushya (from 12:48) — increase in wealth; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Sankranti at 13:03 — a Parva day: no haircuts or shaving on this day (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +1
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Sankranti day
+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:22–12:48+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:22–05:49+1 Ravi Yoga 12:48–04:20 (14.05)0 Anandadi: Matanga 12:48–04:20 (14.05)0 Yoga Ganda 06:51–09:15−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 05:49–04:20 (14.05)−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:22–12:48−1 Sankranti day
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Amrita Siddhi Yoga, Pushya; auspicious time — until 14:54 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Ganga Saptami |
At sunrise 04:20
| Tithi | 6Shukla-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 07:08 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Pushya, pada 3 (light, Brhaspati, Saturn) · until 14:54 more |
| Yoga | Ganda (“danger, knot”, inauspicious) · until 06:55 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 07:08 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:55 | yoga Vriddhi |
|---|---|
| from 07:08 | tithi Shukla-saptami |
| from 07:08 | karana Gara |
| from 14:54 | nakshatra Ashlesha |
| from 20:00 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:32 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:20 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:32 |
| End of twilight | 21:21 |
| Moonrise | 09:06 |
| Moonset | 02:09 |
| Day length | 16 h 11 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 4, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:08 | from 14:54 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Pushya (04:20–14:54) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Ganga Saptami · Ganga
The day of the rebirth of the Ganga: according to legend, the sage Jahnu drank her waters and then released her through his ear. A holy bath in the Ganga and puja at noon.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:49–14:03
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:20–14:54 Guru Pushya Yoga 04:20–14:54 Ravi Yoga 04:20–14:54 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:20–14:54
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–07:08
Anandadi: Shubha 04:20–14:54 Anandadi: Amrita 14:54–04:18 (15.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:17–03:49 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:54–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:13 |
| Godhuli | 20:32–20:47 |
| Pradosha | 20:32–22:05 |
| Nishitha | 00:09–00:41 (15.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 07:57–09:41 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:27–16:29 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:20–06:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:23–10:25 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:44–10:49, 16:13–17:17 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 07:08–11:14, 14:15–14:54
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 07:08–11:14, 14:15–14:54 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 07:08–11:14, 14:15–14:54 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 07:08–11:14, 14:15–14:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Pushya until 14:54, Ashlesha from 14:54; tithi Shukla-shashti until 07:08, Shukla-saptami from 07:08; lagna Mesha 04:20, Vrishabha 04:26, Mithuna 05:53, Karka 08:17, Simha 11:14, Kanya 14:15, Tula 17:16, Vrischika 20:17
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Pushya (until 14:54) — increase in wealth; Ashlesha (from 14:54) — physical affliction (suffering); Thursday — success.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +11
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 14:54
+4 Amrita Siddhi Yoga 04:20–14:54+2 Pushya 04:20–14:54+2 Ravi Yoga 04:20–14:54+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:20–14:54+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Yoga Vriddhi 06:55–04:18 (15.05)+1 Auspicious tithi 07:08–04:18 (15.05)0 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:20–07:08 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 14:54–04:18 (15.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
At sunrise 04:18
| Tithi | 7Shukla-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 08:59 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Ashlesha, pada 3 (sharp, Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa), Mercury) · until 17:28 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Vriddhi (“growth, increase”, auspicious) · until 07:24 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 08:59 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Karka (Cancer) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:24 | yoga Dhruva |
|---|---|
| from 08:59 | tithi Shukla-ashtami |
| from 08:59 | karana Vishti |
| from 17:28 | nakshatra Magha |
| from 22:04 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:29 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:18 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:34 |
| End of twilight | 21:23 |
| Moonrise | 10:21 |
| Moonset | 02:32 |
| Day length | 16 h 15 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 9, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:59 | from 17:28 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (17:28–20:34) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 08:59–20:34: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Krakacha Yoga 04:18–08:59 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–08:59 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–04:17 (16.05)
Anandadi: Mrityu 04:18–17:28 Anandadi: Kana 17:28–04:17 (16.05)
- Bhadra on earth: 08:59–22:04; Bhadra Puchha 10:57–12:16; Bhadra Mukha 12:16–14:27
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 10:47–00:10 (16.05)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Ashlesha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:16–03:47 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:58 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:08–16:14 |
| Godhuli | 20:34–20:49 |
| Pradosha | 20:34–22:06 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (16.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 15:42–17:28 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:24–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:30–18:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:20–08:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:33–08:38, 12:58–14:03 |
| Varjyam | 05:04–06:50 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:18–08:59
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:18–08:59 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 04:18–08:59 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:18–11:10, 14:12–20:34 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Ashlesha until 17:28, Magha from 17:28; tithi Shukla-saptami until 08:59, Shukla-ashtami from 08:59; lagna Mesha 04:18, Vrishabha 04:22, Mithuna 05:49, Karka 08:13, Simha 11:10, Kanya 14:12, Tula 17:12, Vrischika 20:13
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Ashlesha (until 17:28) — physical affliction (suffering); Magha (from 17:28) — loss of property; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 08:59–20:34: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Bhadra on earth 08:59–20:34: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −12
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Anandadi: Mrityu, many inauspicious factors (total score -7 or lower)
Avoid starting important matters: Bhadra on earth
+1 Yoga Vriddhi 04:18–07:24+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:18–08:59−1 Ashtami 08:59–04:17 (16.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:18–17:28−2 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 08:59–04:17 (16.05)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:18–08:59−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:18–17:28−3 Krakacha Yoga 04:18–08:59−3 Bhadra on earth 08:59–22:04
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Anandadi: Padma; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Masik Durgashtami |
At sunrise 04:17
| Tithi | 8Shukla-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 11:12 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Magha, pada 2 (fierce, Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers, Ketu) · until 20:19 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Dhruva (“fixed, constant (the Pole Star)”, auspicious) · until 08:09 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:12 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:09 | yoga Vyaghata |
|---|---|
| from 11:12 | tithi Shukla-navami |
| from 11:12 | karana Balava |
| from 20:19 | nakshatra Purva-Phalguni |
| from 00:23 (17.05) | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:27 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:17 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:35 |
| End of twilight | 21:25 |
| Moonrise | 11:37 |
| Moonset | 02:49 |
| Day length | 16 h 18 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 4, bad — 7
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 11:12 | from 20:19 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Magha (04:17–20:19) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (20:19–20:35) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Masik Durgashtami · Durga
The monthly Ashtami of Durga — the eighth day of the waxing Moon. Devotees fast and perform Durga Puja for protection and strength.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 08:59 (15.05)–11:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:12–04:15 (17.05) Ravi Yoga 20:19–04:15 (17.05)
Anandadi: Padma 04:17–20:19 Anandadi: Lumbaka 20:19–04:15 (17.05)
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Magha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:15–03:46 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:09–16:14 |
| Godhuli | 20:35–20:51 |
| Pradosha | 20:35–22:07 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (17.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 17:38–19:25 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:21–10:24 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:28–16:31 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:17–06:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:17–05:22, 05:22–06:27 |
| Varjyam | 06:54–08:41 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Magha until 20:19, Purva-Phalguni from 20:19; tithi Shukla-ashtami until 11:12, Shukla-navami from 11:12; lagna Mesha 04:17, Vrishabha 04:18, Mithuna 05:45, Karka 08:09, Simha 11:07, Kanya 14:08, Tula 17:08, Vrischika 20:09
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Magha (until 20:19) — loss of property; Purva-Phalguni (from 20:19) — ill health; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-ashtami 04:17–11:12: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Shukla-navami 11:12–20:35: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Magha nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 11:12–04:15 (17.05)+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:17–20:19+1 Yoga Dhruva 04:17–08:090 Ravi Yoga 20:19–04:15 (17.05)0 Anandadi: Lumbaka 20:19–04:15 (17.05)0 Yoga Vyaghata 08:09–11:53−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:17–20:19−1 Rikta tithi 11:12–04:15 (17.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Chhatra; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) |
At sunrise 04:15
| Tithi | 9Shukla-navami (Rikta, Serpent (Naga)) · until 13:34 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Phalguni, pada 2 (fierce, Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family, Venus) · until 23:15 more |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (“crushing blow”, inauspicious) · until 09:03 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 13:34 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:03 | yoga Harshana |
|---|---|
| from 13:34 | tithi Shukla-dashami |
| from 13:34 | karana Taitila |
| from 23:15 | nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni |
| from 02:45 (18.05) | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:25 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:15 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:37 |
| End of twilight | 21:28 |
| Moonrise | 12:52 |
| Moonset | 03:01 |
| Day length | 16 h 22 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 3, bad — 10
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 13:34 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Phalguni (04:15–20:37) is good for root crops.
Festivals and periods
Sita Navami (Janaki Jayanti) · Sita
The appearance day of Sita, the consort of Rama: according to the Ramayana, King Janaka found her in a furrow while ploughing a field. Married women fast for the long life of their husbands.
Rule: madhyahna vyapini: midday (the 3rd fifth of the daytime), 10:48–13:34
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the second is chosen by rule
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga all day Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 23:15–04:13 (18.05)
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:15–23:15 Anandadi: Mitra 23:15–04:13 (18.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:13–03:44 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:15 |
| Godhuli | 20:37–20:52 |
| Pradosha | 20:37–22:08 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (18.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 16:04–17:52 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:34–20:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:29 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:32–18:34 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:26–19:32 |
| Varjyam | 05:18–07:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 14:04–20:05
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 14:04–20:05 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | average 14:04–20:05 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 14:04–20:37 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-navami until 13:34, Shukla-dashami from 13:34; lagna Vrishabha 04:15, Mithuna 05:41, Karka 08:05, Simha 11:03, Kanya 14:04, Tula 17:04, Vrischika 20:05
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Phalguni — ill health; Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-navami 04:15–13:34: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga all day+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:15–23:15+1 Yoga Harshana 09:03–04:13 (18.05)0 Auspicious tithi 13:34–04:13 (18.05)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:15–23:15−2 Rikta tithi 04:15–13:34
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Shrivatsa; auspicious time — until 09:56 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
At sunrise 04:13
| Tithi | 10Shukla-dashami (Purna, Dharma) · until 15:53 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Phalguni, pada 1 (fixed, Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality), Sun) · until 02:02 (19.05) more |
| Yoga | Harshana (“delighting”, auspicious) · until 09:56 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 15:53 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Simha (Leo) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:56 | yoga Vajra |
|---|---|
| from 15:53 | tithi Shukla-ekadashi |
| from 15:53 | karana Vanija |
| from 02:02 (19.05) | nakshatra Hasta |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:23 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:13 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:39 |
| End of twilight | 21:30 |
| Moonrise | 14:06 |
| Moonset | 03:11 |
| Day length | 16 h 26 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 2, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 15:53 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Phalguni (04:13–20:39) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:13–02:02 (19.05)
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:53–04:11 (19.05) Krakacha Yoga 15:53–04:11 (19.05)
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:13–02:02 (19.05) Anandadi: Vajra 02:02–04:11 (19.05)
- Gandanta (tithi): 15:26–16:19
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:12–03:43 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:10–16:16 |
| Godhuli | 20:39–20:54 |
| Pradosha | 20:39–22:09 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (19.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:00–19:47 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:16–08:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:23–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:29–16:32 |
| Dur Muhurta | 12:59–14:05, 16:16–17:22 |
| Varjyam | 07:17–09:04 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:13–10:59, 14:00–20:01
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:13–10:59, 14:00–20:01 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | good 04:13–10:59, 14:00–15:53 |
| Cutting toenails | good 04:13–10:59, 14:00–20:01 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:13–10:59, 14:00–20:39 |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni; tithi Shukla-dashami until 15:53, Shukla-ekadashi from 15:53; lagna Vrishabha 04:13, Mithuna 05:37, Karka 08:01, Simha 10:59, Kanya 14:00, Tula 17:00, Vrischika 20:01
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Phalguni — destruction of all diseases; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Uttara-Phalguni nakshatra 4 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time ends by 09:56
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:13–02:02 (19.05)+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 04:13–02:02 (19.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:13–02:02 (19.05)+1 Yoga Harshana 04:13–09:56+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:13–15:530 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:53–04:11 (19.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Yoga Vajra 09:56–11:10−1 Krakacha Yoga 15:53–04:11 (19.05)
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddhi, Anandadi: Saumya; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Mohini Ekadashi |
At sunrise 04:11
| Tithi | 11Shukla-ekadashi (Nanda, Rudra) · until 17:56 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 1 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 04:32 (20.05) more |
| Yoga | Vajra (“diamond, thunderbolt”, inauspicious) · until 10:39 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 04:57 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:57 | karana Vishti |
|---|---|
| from 10:39 | yoga Siddhi |
| from 17:56 | tithi Shukla-dvadashi |
| from 17:56 | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:21 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:11 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:41 |
| End of twilight | 21:32 |
| Moonrise | 15:20 |
| Moonset | 03:20 |
| Day length | 16 h 29 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 3, average — 10, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 17:56 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:11–20:41) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:57–17:56: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Mohini Ekadashi · Vishnu
The Ekadashi of the bright half of Vaishakha, associated with Mohini — the female form of Vishnu who distributed amrita to the gods. Fasting and worship of Vishnu free the mind from attachments.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 15:53 (18.05)–17:56
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Parana (breaking the fast): 04:10–07:28 (20.05)
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–17:56
Anandadi: Saumya all day
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 04:57–17:56; Bhadra Puchha 10:07–11:25; Bhadra Mukha 11:25–13:35
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:11–03:41 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:11–16:17 |
| Godhuli | 20:41–20:56 |
| Pradosha | 20:41–22:11 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (20.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 21:55–23:40 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:33–18:37 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:19–10:22 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:30 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:29–08:35, 23:40–00:10 (20.05) |
| Varjyam | 11:19–13:05 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:11–19:57
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:11–19:57 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:11–10:55, 13:56–19:57 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:11–19:57 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Hasta; tithi Shukla-ekadashi until 17:56, Shukla-dvadashi from 17:56; lagna Vrishabha 04:11, Mithuna 05:34, Karka 07:57, Simha 10:55, Kanya 13:56, Tula 16:56, Vrischika 19:57
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta — imparting radiance (to the person); Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Cautions:
- Ekadashi: by custom, those who fast on this day do not cut their hair or shave.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Yoga Siddhi 10:39–04:10 (20.05)+1 Anandadi: Saumya all day+1 Auspicious nakshatra all day+1 Auspicious tithi 04:11–17:56−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:11–17:56−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:57–17:56
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vyatipata, Anandadi: Kaladanda |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Pradosha Vrat |
At sunrise 04:10
| Tithi | 12Shukla-dvadashi (Bhadra, Sun (Ravi)) · until 19:35 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Hasta, pada 4 (light, Savitar (Animating, Awakening), Moon) · until 04:32 more |
| Yoga | Siddhi (“success, accomplishment”, auspicious) · until 11:06 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 06:49 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kanya (Virgo) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:32 | nakshatra Chitra |
|---|---|
| from 06:49 | karana Balava |
| from 11:06 | yoga Vyatipata |
| from 19:35 | tithi Shukla-triodashi |
| from 19:35 | karana Kaulava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:18 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:10 |
| Noon | 12:25 |
| Sunset | 20:43 |
| End of twilight | 21:34 |
| Moonrise | 16:35 |
| Moonset | 03:28 |
| Day length | 16 h 32 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 9, average — 4, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:32 | from 19:35 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Hasta (04:10–04:32) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:32–20:43) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Pradosha Vrat · Shiva
A fast dedicated to Shiva on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of both halves of the month. The decisive time is the evening twilight (Pradosha), when, according to legend, Shiva dances on Mount Kailash: in the evening Shiva Puja and abhisheka of the lingam are performed.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:43–22:12
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:10–04:32 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–19:35
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:35–04:08 (21.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:35–04:08 (21.05)
Anandadi: Ananda 04:10–04:32 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:32–04:08 (21.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:10–03:40 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:18 |
| Godhuli | 20:43–20:57 |
| Pradosha | 20:43–22:12 |
| Nishitha | 00:10–00:40 (21.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:39–01:23 (21.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:26–14:30 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:14–08:18 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:22–12:26 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Varjyam | 13:13–14:57 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 04:10–10:51
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 04:10–10:51 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:10–11:06 |
| Cutting toenails | good 04:10–10:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:10–10:51, 13:52–20:43 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Hasta until 04:32, Chitra from 04:32; tithi Shukla-dvadashi until 19:35, Shukla-triodashi from 19:35; lagna Vrishabha 04:10, Mithuna 05:30, Karka 07:53, Simha 10:51, Kanya 13:52, Tula 16:52, Vrischika 19:53
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Hasta (until 04:32) — imparting radiance (to the person); Chitra (from 04:32) — improvement of well-being; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Vyatipata 11:06–20:43: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = +2
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vyatipata
+2 Yoga Siddhi 04:10–11:06+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:10–19:35+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:10–04:32+1 Auspicious weekday0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 04:10–04:320 Auspicious tithi 19:35–04:08 (21.05)0 Anandadi: Ananda 04:10–04:320 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 19:35–04:08 (21.05)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 19:35–04:08 (21.05)−1 Anandadi: Kaladanda 04:32–04:08 (21.05)−3 Vyatipata 11:06–04:08 (21.05)
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Best day — Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Sthira; auspicious time — after 11:11 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
At sunrise 04:08
| Tithi | 13Shukla-triodashi (Jaya, God of Love) · until 20:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra, pada 4 (soft, Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God), Mars) · until 06:36 more |
| Yoga | Vyatipata (“calamity, downfall”, inauspicious) · until 11:11 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:13 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:36 | nakshatra Swati |
|---|---|
| from 08:13 | karana Taitila |
| from 11:11 | yoga Variyana |
| from 20:44 | tithi Shukla-chaturdashi |
| from 20:44 | karana Gara |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:16 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:08 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:44 |
| End of twilight | 21:36 |
| Moonrise | 17:52 |
| Moonset | 03:37 |
| Day length | 16 h 36 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 2, bad — 3
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:36 | from 20:44 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Chitra (04:08–06:36) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (06:36–20:44) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 20:44–20:44: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 06:36–04:06 (22.05)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:08–20:44 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:44–04:06 (22.05)
Anandadi: Chara 04:08–06:36 Anandadi: Sthira 06:36–04:06 (22.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:09–03:38 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:12–16:19 |
| Godhuli | 20:44–20:59 |
| Pradosha | 20:44–22:13 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (22.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 22:47–00:29 (22.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:31–16:35 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 04:08–06:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:17–10:22 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:40–10:46, 16:19–17:25 |
| Varjyam | 12:33–14:16 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:48–19:49
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 13:48–19:49 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 11:11–20:44 |
| Cutting toenails | good 13:48–19:49 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 04:08–10:47, 13:48–20:44 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Chitra until 06:36, Swati from 06:36; tithi Shukla-triodashi until 20:44, Shukla-chaturdashi from 20:44; lagna Vrishabha 04:08, Mithuna 05:26, Karka 07:49, Simha 10:47, Kanya 13:48, Tula 16:48, Vrischika 19:49
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Chitra (until 06:36) — improvement of well-being; Swati (from 06:36) — relief from all suffering; Thursday — success.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 20:44–20:44: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
- Vyatipata 04:08–11:11: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +5
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 11:11
+2 Ravi Yoga 06:36–04:06 (22.05)+1 Anandadi: Sthira 06:36–04:06 (22.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:08–06:36+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:08–20:44+1 Yoga Variyana 11:11–04:06 (22.05)0 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 04:08–20:44 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 20:44–04:06 (22.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Rikta tithi 20:44–04:06 (22.05)−1 Vyatipata 04:08–11:11
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Ravi Yoga, Anandadi: Matanga; cons: Rikta tithi, Eclipse nearby |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Narasimha Jayanti |
At sunrise 04:06
| Tithi | 14Shukla-chaturdashi (Rikta, Kali) · until 21:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Swati, pada 4 (movable, Waiu (Wind), Rahu) · until 08:09 more |
| Yoga | Variyana (“excellent, best”, auspicious) · until 10:51 more |
| Karana | Gara (movable) · until 09:06 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Tula (Libra) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:09 | nakshatra Vishakha |
|---|---|
| from 09:06 | karana Vanija |
| from 10:51 | yoga Parigha |
| from 21:21 | tithi Purnima |
| from 21:21 | karana Vishti |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:14 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:06 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:46 |
| End of twilight | 21:38 |
| Moonrise | 19:13 |
| Moonset | 03:47 |
| Day length | 16 h 39 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 0, average — 11, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:09 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Swati (04:06–08:09) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (08:09–20:46) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:06–20:46: according to the Kalaprakashika, ploughing on Chaturdashi puts the owner’s life in danger.
Festivals and periods
Narasimha Jayanti · Narasimha
The appearance day of Narasimha — the avatar of Vishnu in the form of a man-lion, who saved Prahlada from the demon Hiranyakashipu. Narasimha appeared at sunset, so puja is performed at Sayahna (the last fifth of the daytime); devotees fast until evening.
Rule: sayahna vyapini: the last fifth of the daytime, until sunset, 17:26–20:46
the tithi covers the decisive time on both days — the day with greater coverage is chosen
Muhurta
Ravi Yoga 04:06–08:09
Anandadi: Matanga 08:09–04:05 (23.05) Anandadi: Gada 04:06–08:09
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 21:21–02:58 (23.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:58–09:27 (23.05); Bhadra Puchha 05:10–06:22 (23.05); Bhadra Mukha 06:22–08:23 (23.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:07–03:37 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–12:59 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:19 |
| Godhuli | 20:46–21:01 |
| Pradosha | 20:46–22:14 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (23.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:00–01:40 (23.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:21–12:26 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:36–18:41 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:11–08:16 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:26–08:33, 12:59–14:06 |
| Varjyam | 13:59–15:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:06–10:43, 13:44–20:46 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Swati until 08:09, Vishakha from 08:09; tithi Shukla-chaturdashi; lagna Vrishabha 04:06, Mithuna 05:22, Karka 07:45, Simha 10:43, Kanya 13:44, Tula 16:44, Vrischika 19:45
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Swati (until 08:09) — relief from all suffering; Vishakha (from 08:09) — loss of money; Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Shukla-chaturdashi 04:06–20:46: a Rikta and Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Ravi Yoga 04:06–08:09+1 Anandadi: Matanga 08:09–04:05 (23.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:06–08:09+1 Yoga Variyana 04:06–10:51+1 Auspicious weekday−1 Anandadi: Gada 04:06–08:09−1 Yoga Parigha 10:51–22:29−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Rikta tithi 04:06–21:21
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Unfavourable day — Eclipse, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · same in the purnimanta system more |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha (bright half, waxing Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Vaishakha Purnima · Lunar eclipse, total (visible after rising) |
At sunrise 04:05
| Tithi | 15Purnima (Purna, Vishvedevas) · until 21:25 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Vishakha, pada 4 (mixed, Indra and Agni, Jupiter) · until 09:11 more |
| Yoga | Parigha (“bolt, barrier”, inauspicious) · until 10:06 more |
| Karana | Vishti (movable, inauspicious) · until 09:27 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 09:11 | nakshatra Anuradha |
|---|---|
| from 09:27 | karana Bava |
| from 10:06 | yoga Shiva |
| from 21:25 | tithi Krishna-pratipat |
| from 21:25 | karana Balava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:12 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:05 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:48 |
| End of twilight | 21:41 |
| Moonrise | 20:36 |
| Moonset | 04:00 |
| Day length | 16 h 42 min |
Sky
| Full moon (Purnima) | 21:25 |
|---|---|
| Lunar eclipse, total | greatest eclipse 21:29, magnitude 1.299 |
| Phases | Penumbral eclipse begins 18:37 Partial eclipse begins 19:41 Total eclipse begins 20:49 Total eclipse ends 22:08 Partial eclipse ends 23:17 Penumbral eclipse ends 00:21 (24.05) |
| Visibility | visible after rising: 20:36–23:17, maximum eclipse here 21:29, magnitude 1.299 |
| Sutak | 10:41–23:17 |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 8, bad — 1
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:11 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Vishakha (04:05–09:11) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (09:11–20:48) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 04:05–09:27: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Buddha Purnima (Vesak) · Buddha and Kurma
The full moon of Vaishakha: the day of the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana; Hindus revere him as the ninth avatar of Vishnu. Kurma Jayanti (the tortoise avatar) falls on the same day. Holy bath, charity and reading of sacred texts.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:21 (22.05)–21:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Vaishakha Purnima · Chandra (the Moon)
The full moon of Vaishakha — one of the holiest days of the year: Buddha Purnima and Kurma Jayanti. Holy bath in sacred rivers, charity of water and food.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:21 (22.05)–21:25
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–21:25
Anandadi: Shubha 04:05–09:11 Anandadi: Amrita 09:11–04:03 (24.05)
- Bhadra in heaven: 02:58–09:27; Bhadra Puchha 05:10–06:22; Bhadra Mukha 06:22–08:23
- Gandanta (tithi): 21:01–21:49
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:06–03:36 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:13–16:20 |
| Godhuli | 20:48–21:02 |
| Pradosha | 20:48–22:15 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (24.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 23:04–00:42 (24.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:16–10:21 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:32–16:37 |
| Gulika Kalam | 04:05–06:10 |
| Dur Muhurta | 04:05–05:12, 05:12–06:19 |
| Varjyam | 13:16–14:54 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 09:11–10:39, 13:40–20:48 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Vishakha until 09:11, Anuradha from 09:11; tithi Purnima; lagna Vrishabha 04:05, Mithuna 05:18, Karka 07:41, Simha 10:39, Kanya 13:40, Tula 16:40, Vrischika 19:42
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Vishakha (until 09:11) — loss of money; Anuradha (from 09:11) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Eclipse: no haircuts or shaving on the day of an eclipse or during Sutak (10:41–20:48).
- Purnima 04:05–20:48: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Unfavourable day · score S = −4
A strict prohibition (a visible eclipse; Visha Yoga of the weekday, tithi and nakshatra; Amrita Siddhi turned to poison; Yamaghanta; the Anandadi yoga Mrityu) or a total score of -7 or lower: any new undertakings are best postponed.
Strict prohibition: Eclipse
+1 Anandadi: Shubha 04:05–09:11+1 Auspicious nakshatra 09:11–04:03 (24.05)+1 Yoga Shiva 10:06–04:03 (24.05)−1 Vishti (Bhadra) 04:05–09:27−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:05–21:25−3 Eclipse
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Anandadi: Mrityu, Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Narada Jayanti |
At sunrise 04:03
| Tithi | 1Krishna-pratipat (Nanda, Brahma) · until 21:00 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Anuradha, pada 4 (soft, Mitra (Friend), Saturn) · until 09:42 more |
| Yoga | Shiva (“auspicious, benevolent”, auspicious) · until 08:56 more |
| Karana | Balava (movable) · until 09:16 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:56 | yoga Siddha |
|---|---|
| from 09:16 | karana Kaulava |
| from 09:42 | nakshatra Jyestha |
| from 21:00 | tithi Krishna-dvitya |
| from 21:00 | karana Taitila |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:10 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:03 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:49 |
| End of twilight | 21:43 |
| Moonrise | 22:00 |
| Moonset | 04:19 |
| Day length | 16 h 45 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 1, average — 12, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:42 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Anuradha (04:03–09:42) is good for sowing, for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (09:42–20:49) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
Festivals and periods
Narada Jayanti · Narada
The birthday of the sage Narada — the divine messenger and devotee of Vishnu who wanders with his vina.
Rule: udaya vyapini: tithi at sunrise, tithi 21:25 (23.05)–21:00
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–21:00
Anandadi: Mrityu 04:03–09:42 Anandadi: Kana 09:42–04:02 (25.05)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:46–15:41 (25.05)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:05–03:34 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:14–16:21 |
| Godhuli | 20:49–21:04 |
| Pradosha | 20:49–22:16 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (25.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 00:55–02:32 (25.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:44–20:49 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:26–14:32 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:38–18:44 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:35–19:42 |
| Varjyam | 15:18–16:55 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: bad throughout the daytime
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | bad throughout the daytime |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 04:03–09:42 |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Anuradha until 09:42, Jyestha from 09:42; tithi Krishna-pratipat; lagna Vrishabha 04:03, Mithuna 05:14, Karka 07:37, Simha 10:35, Kanya 13:36, Tula 16:36, Vrischika 19:38
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Anuradha (until 09:42) — loss of money. In general Anuradha is favourable, but not for the very first shaving, cutting or trimming of hair (“vapanam”); Jyestha (from 09:42) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Sunday — physical well-being.
Cautions:
- The Muhurta Chintamani warns: whoever shaves in Anuradha nakshatra 3 times a year puts their life in danger — frequent haircuts in this nakshatra are best avoided.
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −3
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Yoga Siddha 08:56–04:02 (25.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 04:03–09:42+1 Auspicious tithi 04:03–21:00−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 09:42–04:02 (25.05)−1 Eclipse nearby−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:03–21:00−3 Anandadi: Mrityu 04:03–09:42
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Yoga Siddha, Anandadi: Padma; cons: Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
At sunrise 04:02
| Tithi | 2Krishna-dvitya (Bhadra, Vidhatr) · until 20:07 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Jyestha, pada 4 (sharp, Indra (Leader of the Gods), Mercury) · until 09:44 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Siddha (“perfected, accomplished”, auspicious) · until 07:23 more |
| Karana | Taitila (movable) · until 08:36 more |
| Vara | Soma vara — Moon Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Vrischika (Scorpio) |
Changes during the day
| from 07:23 | yoga Sadhya |
|---|---|
| from 08:36 | karana Gara |
| from 09:44 | nakshatra Mula |
| from 20:07 | tithi Krishna-tritya |
| from 20:07 | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:09 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:02 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:51 |
| End of twilight | 21:45 |
| Moonrise | 23:17 |
| Moonset | 04:46 |
| Day length | 16 h 48 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 6, average — 7, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 20:07 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Jyestha (04:02–09:44) is good for flowering plants and fruit-bearing creepers.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (09:44–20:51) is good for sowing, for root crops.
Muhurta
Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–20:07
Anandadi: Padma 04:02–09:44 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:44–04:00 (26.05)
- Gandanta (nakshatra): 03:46–15:41
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Jyestha
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:04–03:33 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:22 |
| Godhuli | 20:51–21:05 |
| Pradosha | 20:51–22:17 |
| Nishitha | 00:11–00:40 (26.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:04–04:38 (26.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 06:08–08:14 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 10:20–12:26 |
| Gulika Kalam | 14:32–16:39 |
| Dur Muhurta | 13:00–14:07, 16:22–17:29 |
| Varjyam | none on this day |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:02–10:31, 13:32–19:34, 20:07–20:51
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:02–10:31, 13:32–19:34, 20:07–20:51 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | average 04:02–10:31, 13:32–19:34 |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:02–10:31, 13:32–19:34, 20:07–20:51 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Monday; nakshatra Jyestha until 09:44, Mula from 09:44; tithi Krishna-dvitya until 20:07, Krishna-tritya from 20:07; lagna Vrishabha 04:02, Mithuna 05:10, Karka 07:34, Simha 10:31, Kanya 13:32, Tula 16:32, Vrischika 19:34
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Jyestha (until 09:44) — loss (reduction) of landed property (real estate); Mula (from 09:44) — ruin of the family; Monday — clear, bright complexion.
Cautions:
- Jyeshtha: favourable for shaving according to the Muhurta Chintamani and B. V. Raman (the rating above follows the Kalaprakashika, where it is avoided).
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Monday: according to the Kalaprakashika, it is good for a haircut only during the waxing Moon.
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = 0
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Yoga Siddha 04:02–07:23+1 Anandadi: Padma 04:02–09:44+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 04:02–20:07−1 Anandadi: Lumbaka 09:44–04:00 (26.05)−1 Gandanta 04:02–15:41−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:02–09:44−2 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:02–20:07
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi), Yoga Shubha; cons: Vishti (Bhadra), Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Angaraki Chaturthi (Ekadanta) |
At sunrise 04:00
| Tithi | 3Krishna-tritya (Jaya, Vishnu) · until 18:50 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Mula, pada 4 (sharp, Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi), Ketu) · until 09:22 more Gandamula |
| Yoga | Sadhya (“attainable, amenable”, auspicious) · until 05:30 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 07:31 more |
| Vara | Mangala vara — Mars Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 05:30 | yoga Shubha |
|---|---|
| from 07:31 | karana Vishti |
| from 09:22 | nakshatra Purva-Ashadha |
| from 18:50 | tithi Krishna-chaturti |
| from 18:50 | karana Bava |
| from 03:18 (27.05) | yoga Shukla |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:07 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:00 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:52 |
| End of twilight | 21:47 |
| Moonrise | none |
| Moonset | 05:27 |
| Day length | 16 h 51 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 4, average — 5, bad — 4
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 09:22 | from 18:50 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Mula (04:00–09:22) is good for sowing, for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (09:22–20:52) is good for root crops.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 07:31–18:50: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Festivals and periods
Angaraki Chaturthi (Ekadanta) · Ganesha
A Sankashti falling on a Tuesday — the day of Mars (Angaraka) — is the most favourable of all Sankashtis: a fast on this day is equated with observing every Sankashti of the year.
Rule: at moonrise, 00:20 (27.05)
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–18:50
Anandadi: Chhatra 04:00–09:22 Anandadi: Mitra 09:22–03:59 (27.05)
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 07:31–18:50; Bhadra Puchha 14:51–15:59; Bhadra Mukha 15:59–17:53
- Gandamula: Moon at sunrise in nakshatra Mula
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:03–03:32 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:15–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:52–21:07 |
| Pradosha | 20:52–22:18 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (27.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:04–04:38, 03:59–05:32 (27.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 16:39–18:46 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 08:13–10:20 |
| Gulika Kalam | 12:26–14:33 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:23–08:30, 23:43–00:12 (27.05) |
| Varjyam | 07:48–09:22, 18:41–20:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: average 04:00–10:27, 13:28–18:50
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | average 04:00–10:27, 13:28–18:50 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails | bad throughout the daytime |
| Cutting toenails | average 04:00–10:27, 13:28–18:50 |
| Bathing, washing hair | average throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Tuesday; nakshatra Mula until 09:22, Purva-Ashadha from 09:22; tithi Krishna-tritya until 18:50, Krishna-chaturti from 18:50; lagna Vrishabha 04:00, Mithuna 05:06, Karka 07:30, Simha 10:27, Kanya 13:28, Tula 16:28, Vrischika 19:30
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Mula (until 09:22) — ruin of the family; Purva-Ashadha (from 09:22) — ruin of the family; Tuesday — harm to longevity.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 18:50–20:52: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = +1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 04:00–18:50+2 Yoga Shubha 05:30–03:18 (27.05)+1 Anandadi: Chhatra 04:00–09:22+1 Auspicious tithi 04:00–18:500 Surya Dagdha tithi 18:50–03:59 (27.05)0 Rikta tithi 18:50–03:59 (27.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 04:00–09:22−2 Vishti (Bhadra) 07:31–18:50
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Ordinary day — pros: Anandadi: Shrivatsa, Yoga Shukla; cons: Rikta tithi, Fierce or sharp nakshatra |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
At sunrise 03:59
| Tithi | 4Krishna-chaturti (Rikta, Yama) · until 17:13 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Ashadha, pada 4 (fierce, Varuna, Venus) · until 08:38 more |
| Yoga | Shukla (“bright, pure”, auspicious) · until 00:52 (28.05) more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 06:04 more |
| Vara | Buddha vara — Mercury Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Dhanu (Sagittarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:04 | karana Balava |
|---|---|
| from 08:38 | nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha |
| from 17:13 | tithi Krishna-panchami |
| from 17:13 | karana Kaulava |
| from 00:52 (28.05) | yoga Brahma |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:05 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:59 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:54 |
| End of twilight | 21:49 |
| Moonrise | 00:20 |
| Moonset | 06:28 |
| Day length | 16 h 54 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:38 | from 17:13 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Ashadha (03:59–08:38) is good for root crops.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (08:38–20:54) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:59–08:38 Anandadi: Vajra 08:38–01:54 (28.05) Anandadi: Mudgara 01:54–03:58 (28.05)
- Surya Dagdha tithi: Krishna-chaturti
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:02–03:31 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | none: Abhijit is not considered auspicious on Wednesday |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:23 |
| Godhuli | 20:54–21:08 |
| Pradosha | 20:54–22:19 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (28.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 03:59–05:32, 01:30–03:02 (28.05) |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 12:27–14:33 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 06:06–08:13 |
| Gulika Kalam | 10:20–12:27 |
| Dur Muhurta | 11:53–13:00 |
| Varjyam | 16:18–17:50 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 17:13–19:26
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 17:13–19:26 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 17:13–19:26 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 17:13–20:54 |
Haircut factors: weekday Wednesday; nakshatra Purva-Ashadha until 08:38, Uttara-Ashadha from 08:38; tithi Krishna-chaturti until 17:13, Krishna-panchami from 17:13; lagna Vrishabha 03:59, Mithuna 05:02, Karka 07:26, Simha 10:23, Kanya 13:24, Tula 16:24, Vrischika 19:26
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Ashadha (until 08:38) — ruin of the family; Uttara-Ashadha (from 08:38) — improved health; Wednesday — favour of the authorities.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-chaturti 03:59–17:13: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Ordinary day · score S = −1
Auspicious and inauspicious factors are balanced: a day for routine matters; important matters are best timed for favourable days.
+1 Anandadi: Shrivatsa 03:59–08:38+1 Yoga Shukla 03:59–00:52 (28.05)+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious nakshatra 08:38–03:58 (28.05)0 Auspicious tithi 17:13–03:58 (28.05)−1 Anandadi: Vajra 08:38–01:54 (28.05)−1 Surya Dagdha tithi 03:59–17:13−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:59–08:38−2 Rikta tithi 03:59–17:13
| Summary | Best day — Yoga Brahma, Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi); auspicious time — after 09:09; auspicious time — until 15:21 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
At sunrise 03:58
| Tithi | 5Krishna-panchami (Purna, Soma) · until 15:21 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Uttara-Ashadha, pada 4 (fixed, Vishva-Deva (All Gods), Sun) · until 07:37 more |
| Yoga | Brahma (“Brahma, sacred knowledge”, auspicious) · until 22:14 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 04:19 more |
| Vara | Guru vara — Jupiter Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:19 | karana Taitila |
|---|---|
| from 07:37 | nakshatra Shravana |
| from 15:21 | tithi Krishna-shashti |
| from 15:21 | karana Gara |
| from 22:14 | yoga Indra |
| from 02:20 (29.05) | karana Vanija |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:03 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:58 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:55 |
| End of twilight | 21:51 |
| Moonrise | 01:05 |
| Moonset | 07:46 |
| Day length | 16 h 57 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 10, average — 1, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 07:37 | from 15:21 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Uttara-Ashadha (03:58–07:37) is good for sowing.
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (07:37–20:55) is good for sowing.
Muhurta
Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–15:21
Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:21–03:57 (29.05)
Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:09–03:57 (29.05) Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:58–09:09
- Gandanta (tithi): 14:59–15:43
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:01–03:30 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:16–16:24 |
| Godhuli | 20:55–21:10 |
| Pradosha | 20:55–22:20 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (29.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:31–22:02 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 14:34–16:41 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 03:58–06:05 |
| Gulika Kalam | 08:12–10:19 |
| Dur Muhurta | 09:37–10:45, 16:24–17:32 |
| Varjyam | 11:25–12:56 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 03:58–10:19, 13:20–15:21
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 03:58–10:19, 13:20–15:21 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 03:58–10:19, 13:20–15:21 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:58–10:19, 13:20–20:55 |
Haircut factors: weekday Thursday; nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha until 07:37, Shravana from 07:37; tithi Krishna-panchami until 15:21, Krishna-shashti from 15:21; lagna Vrishabha 03:58, Mithuna 04:58, Karka 07:22, Simha 10:19, Kanya 13:20, Tula 16:21, Vrischika 19:22
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Uttara-Ashadha (until 07:37) — improved health; Shravana (from 07:37) — bodily development (physical growth); Thursday — success.
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Best day · score S = +6
The total of auspicious factors is high and there are no prohibitions: suitable for important undertakings.
Auspicious time begins after 09:09
Auspicious time ends by 15:21
+2 Yoga Brahma 03:58–22:14+2 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:58–15:21+1 Anandadi: Dhwaja 09:09–03:57 (29.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:58–07:37+1 Auspicious weekday+1 Auspicious tithi 03:58–15:21−1 Dagdha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 15:21–03:57 (29.05)−1 Anandadi: Dhwanksha 03:58–09:09
| Summary | Favourable day — Yoga Indra, Ravi Yoga; auspicious time — after 06:23; auspicious time — until 13:16 |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
At sunrise 03:57
| Tithi | 6Krishna-shashti (Nanda, Kartikeya) · until 13:16 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Shravana, pada 4 (movable, Shri Vishnu, Moon) · until 06:23 more |
| Yoga | Indra (“Indra, lord”, auspicious) · until 19:27 more |
| Karana | Vanija (movable) · until 13:16 more |
| Vara | Shukra vara — Venus Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Makara (Capricorn) |
Changes during the day
| from 06:23 | nakshatra Dhanishtha |
|---|---|
| from 13:16 | tithi Krishna-saptami |
| from 13:16 | karana Vishti |
| from 19:27 | yoga Vaidhriti |
| from 00:10 (30.05) | karana Bava |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:01 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:57 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:57 |
| End of twilight | 21:53 |
| Moonrise | 01:36 |
| Moonset | 09:15 |
| Day length | 17 h 00 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 8, average — 3, bad — 2
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 06:23 | from 13:16 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shravana (03:57–06:23) is good for sowing.
- Vishti Karana (Bhadra) 13:16–20:57: according to the Kalaprakashika, sowing, reaping and harvesting are not begun during it.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–06:23 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–13:16 Ravi Yoga 06:23–03:55 (30.05)
Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 03:57–06:23 Krakacha Yoga 13:16–03:55 (30.05) Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:16–03:55 (30.05)
Anandadi: Prajapati 06:23–03:55 (30.05) Anandadi: Dhumra 03:57–06:23
- Bhadra in the netherworld: 13:16–17:42; Bhadra Puchha 17:38–18:43
- Bhadra on earth: 17:42–00:10 (30.05); Bhadra Puchha 17:38–18:43; Bhadra Mukha 18:43–20:32
- Chora Panchaka: 17:42–22:57 (02.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:28 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:25 |
| Godhuli | 20:57–21:11 |
| Pradosha | 20:57–22:21 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (30.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 19:11–20:42 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 10:19–12:27 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 16:42–18:49 |
| Gulika Kalam | 06:04–08:12 |
| Dur Muhurta | 07:21–08:29, 13:01–14:09 |
| Varjyam | 10:09–11:40 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: good 13:16–17:42
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | good 13:16–17:42 |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | good 13:16–17:42 |
| Bathing, washing hair | good 03:57–10:15, 13:16–20:57 |
Haircut factors: weekday Friday; nakshatra Shravana until 06:23, Dhanishtha from 06:23; tithi Krishna-shashti until 13:16, Krishna-saptami from 13:16; lagna Vrishabha 03:57, Mithuna 04:54, Karka 07:18, Simha 10:15, Kanya 13:16, Tula 16:17, Vrischika 19:18
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Shravana (until 06:23) — bodily development (physical growth); Dhanishtha (from 06:23) — longevity (increased vitality); Friday — universal respect.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Bhadra on earth 17:42–20:57: no shaving or haircuts during Vishti Karana (according to the Muhurta Chintamani, Bhadra does harm when it is on earth; in heaven and in the netherworld its influence on earth is weak).
- Vaidhriti 19:27–20:57: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
- Friday: B. V. Raman advises against cutting nails (the rating above is the site’s summary, which uses the same weekdays for nails as for haircuts, so Friday counts as auspicious).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Favourable day · score S = +4
Auspicious factors outweigh inauspicious ones: ordinary matters can be started.
Auspicious time begins after 06:23
Auspicious time ends by 13:16
+2 Yoga Indra 03:57–19:27+2 Ravi Yoga 06:23–03:55 (30.05)+1 Anandadi: Prajapati 06:23–03:55 (30.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:57–06:23+1 Auspicious weekday0 Mrityu Yoga (weekday and tithi) 13:16–03:55 (30.05) (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 03:57–06:23 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Siddha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:57–13:16 (cancelled by a stronger yoga)0 Anandadi: Dhumra 03:57–06:230 Panchaka 17:42–03:55 (30.05)0 Vaidhriti 19:27–03:55 (30.05)0 Visha Yoga (weekday, tithi and nakshatra) 03:57–06:23−1 Bhadra on earth 17:42–00:10 (30.05)−1 Krakacha Yoga 13:16–03:55 (30.05)
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Vaidhriti, Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
| Festivals | Kalashtami |
At sunrise 03:55
| Tithi | 7Krishna-saptami (Bhadra, Indra) · until 11:03 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Dhanishtha, pada 4 (movable, Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra, Mars) · until 04:59 more |
| Yoga | Vaidhriti (“without support, discord”, inauspicious) · until 16:34 more |
| Karana | Bava (movable) · until 11:03 more |
| Vara | Shani vara — Saturn Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 04:59 | nakshatra Shatabhisha |
|---|---|
| from 11:03 | tithi Krishna-ashtami |
| from 11:03 | karana Balava |
| from 16:34 | yoga Vishkambha |
| from 21:54 | karana Kaulava |
| from 03:29 (31.05) | nakshatra Purva-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 03:00 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:55 |
| Noon | 12:26 |
| Sunset | 20:58 |
| End of twilight | 21:54 |
| Moonrise | 01:56 |
| Moonset | 10:47 |
| Day length | 17 h 03 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 7, average — 6, bad — 0
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 04:59 | from 11:03 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Shatabhisha (04:59–20:58) is good for sowing.
Festivals and periods
Kalashtami · Kalabhairava
The eighth day of the waning Moon is dedicated to Kalabhairava, the fierce form of Shiva. The day is chosen so that Ashtami prevails at the beginning of the night (Pradosha). Devotees fast, worship Bhairava in the evening and at night, and feed dogs — the dog is his mount.
Rule: pradosha vyapini: 3 muhurtas after sunset, 20:58–22:22
the tithi covers the decisive time on this day only
Muhurta
Dwipushkar Yoga 03:55–04:59 Ravi Yoga 03:55–04:59
Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–11:03 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:29–03:54 (31.05)
Anandadi: Vardhamana 03:55–04:59 Anandadi: Ananda 04:59–03:29 (31.05) Anandadi: Kaladanda 03:29–03:54 (31.05)
- Chora Panchaka: 17:42 (29.05)–22:57 (02.06)
Dwipushkar Yoga: The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 03:00–03:27 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:17–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 20:58–21:12 |
| Pradosha | 20:58–22:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:12–00:40 (31.05) |
| Amrita Kalam | 20:44–22:14 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 08:11–10:19 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 14:35–16:43 |
| Gulika Kalam | 03:55–06:03 |
| Dur Muhurta | 03:55–05:04, 05:04–06:12 |
| Varjyam | 11:44–13:14 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | average 03:55–11:03, 13:13–20:58 |
Haircut factors: weekday Saturday; nakshatra Dhanishtha until 04:59, Shatabhisha from 04:59; tithi Krishna-saptami until 11:03, Krishna-ashtami from 11:03; lagna Vrishabha 03:55, Mithuna 04:50, Karka 07:14, Simha 10:11, Kanya 13:13, Tula 16:13, Vrischika 19:14
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Dhanishtha (until 04:59) — longevity (increased vitality); Shatabhisha (from 04:59) — gaining strength; Saturday — decline of physical strength.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 11:03–20:58: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Vaidhriti 03:55–16:34: auspicious undertakings, including haircuts, are avoided during this yoga (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −5
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
Avoid starting important matters: Vaidhriti
+1 Anandadi: Ananda 04:59–03:29 (31.05)+1 Auspicious nakshatra 03:55–04:590 Ravi Yoga 03:55–04:590 Dwipushkar Yoga 03:55–04:59−1 Ashtami 11:03–03:54 (31.05)−1 Krura vara (day of Mars or Saturn)−1 Panchaka all day−2 Visha Yoga (weekday and tithi) 03:55–11:03−3 Vaidhriti 03:55–16:34
Practice day: A special day for fasting, puja and spiritual practice (Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Shivaratri, Sankranti, a festival). The cell colour does not change.
| Summary | Avoid starting important matters — Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra), Rikta tithi |
|---|---|
| Month | Vaishakha (amanta) · Jyeshtha (purnimanta) more |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha (dark half, waning Moon) |
| Samvatsara | Khara (No. 25) · Shaka 1813 · Vikram 1948 more |
At sunrise 03:54
| Tithi | 8Krishna-ashtami (Jaya, Vasus) · until 08:44 more |
|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Purva-Bhadra, pada 1 (fierce, Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike, Jupiter) · until 01:56 (01.06) more |
| Yoga | Vishkambha (“prop, bolt”, inauspicious) · until 13:37 more |
| Karana | Kaulava (movable) · until 08:44 more |
| Vara | Ravi vara — Sun Day (from sunrise to sunrise) more |
| Signs | Sun: Vrishabha (Taurus), Moon: Kumbha (Aquarius) |
Changes during the day
| from 08:44 | tithi Krishna-navami |
|---|---|
| from 08:44 | karana Taitila |
| from 13:37 | yoga Priti |
| from 19:34 | karana Gara |
| from 01:56 (01.06) | nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra |
Sun and Moon
| Dawn | 02:58 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 03:54 |
| Noon | 12:27 |
| Sunset | 21:00 |
| End of twilight | 21:56 |
| Moonrise | 02:11 |
| Moonset | 12:18 |
| Day length | 17 h 05 min |
Gardener’s calendar
tasks at sunrise: good — 2, average — 2, bad — 9
score from weekday, nakshatra and tithi: 5–6 good, 3–4 average, 0–2 bad
| task | at sunrise | from 08:44 |
|---|
The Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX) uses a different method, which the site’s summary does not take into account; it may disagree with the table and the tooltips:
- According to the Kalaprakashika, Purva-Bhadra (03:54–21:00) is good for root crops.
Muhurta
Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga 01:56–03:53 (01.06)
Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:54–08:44
Anandadi: Chara 03:54–01:56 (01.06) Anandadi: Sthira 01:56–03:53 (01.06)
- Chora Panchaka: 17:42 (29.05)–22:57 (02.06)
Timings of the day
Favourable
| Brahma Muhurta | 02:59–03:26 |
|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurta | 11:53–13:01 |
| Vijaya Muhurta | 15:18–16:26 |
| Godhuli | 21:00–21:14 |
| Pradosha | 21:00–22:22 |
| Nishitha | 00:13–00:40 (01.06) |
| Amrita Kalam | 18:27–19:57 |
Unfavourable
| Rahu Kalam | 18:52–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Yamaganda | 12:27–14:35 |
| Gulika Kalam | 16:43–18:52 |
| Dur Muhurta | 18:43–19:51 |
| Varjyam | 09:28–10:58 |
Haircut and shaving
Cutting hair, shaving: no suitable window — see the prohibitions below
Windows are the best daytime hours according to the site’s summary rating, excluding the times of the day’s prohibitions (see below).
| Cutting hair, shaving | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
|---|---|
| Cutting fingernails, cutting toenails | no suitable window — see the prohibitions below |
| Bathing, washing hair | bad throughout the daytime |
Haircut factors: weekday Sunday; nakshatra Purva-Bhadra; tithi Krishna-ashtami until 08:44, Krishna-navami from 08:44; lagna Vrishabha 03:54, Mithuna 04:46, Karka 07:10, Simha 10:08, Kanya 13:09, Tula 16:09, Vrischika 19:10
Effects of a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: Purva-Bhadra — facing death (dangers); Sunday — physical well-being.
Prohibitions of the day — their times are excluded from the windows for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting:
- Krishna-ashtami 03:54–08:44: a Parva tithi — haircuts and shaving are postponed (according to the Muhurta Chintamani).
- Krishna-navami 08:44–21:00: a Rikta tithi — haircuts and shaving are not advised (according to the Muhurta Chintamani and the Kalaprakashika).
Cautions:
- Krishna Paksha: according to the Kalaprakashika, a haircut during the waning Moon affects life (longevity) and fortune, but the first five tithis of Krishna Paksha are favourable; hair grows thicker if cut during the waxing Moon (M. V. Ramakrishnan, as quoted by B. V. Raman).
Rules and sources · lunar haircut calendar
Day summary
Avoid starting important matters · score S = −4
There is a mild prohibition (Amavasya, Krishna Chaturdashi, Bhadra on earth, Vyatipata, Vaidhriti, kshaya tithi, Sankranti, Ashubha Yoga) or the total score is -3 or lower: the day is unfavourable for important new matters, but suitable for fasting, prayer and everyday work.
+1 Anandadi: Chara 03:54–01:56 (01.06)0 Yoga Priti 13:37–03:53 (01.06)−1 Panchaka all day−1 Fierce or sharp nakshatra 03:54–01:56 (01.06)−1 Rikta tithi 08:44–03:53 (01.06)−2 Ashubha Yoga (tithi and nakshatra) 03:54–08:44
Patron: Vishnu; Aditya — Dhatar. Full moon in nakshatra Chitra. Ritu: Vasanta.
Amanta — reckoning lunar months from new moon to new moon (South and West India; this calendar shows months this way). Purnimanta — reckoning from full moon to full moon (North India): the bright half of the month (Shukla Paksha) bears the same name in both systems, while the dark half (Krishna Paksha) in purnimanta already belongs to the next month. So, for example, Krishna Janmashtami is “Shravana, Krishna 8” in amanta and “Bhadrapada, Krishna 8” in purnimanta: it is one and the same day.
Northern samvatsara: Shubhakrit (No. 36)
Shaka Samvat 1813 · Vikram Samvat 1948 · Kali Yuga 4992
Next year — Nandana, from the new moon before Ugadi (the start of Chaitra) 28.03.1892
In South India (Shaka Samvat, lunar reckoning) the years of the 60-year cycle follow one another without a break, and the name of the year changes at Ugadi — at the start of Chaitra, on the first tithi of the bright half.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh day of the waning moon is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Listener
Symbol: Ear (listener), three footprints (Vishnu's steps), trident
Deity: Shri Vishnu
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: bind together (three worlds, i.e. all)
Especially auspicious: any auspicious deeds and ceremonies.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Indra
Auspicious: good for any benevolent and lasting work, building up health and strength, undertakings meant to grow.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Venus
All manifestations of beauty and harmony find their support and development on this day, therefore, most worldly and spiritual affairs that do not rely on brute force are good to begin or implement at this time. The day is especially good for marriage, hiring workers, building relationships, creativity, music, singing, dancing, poetry and holding holidays or performances, it is best to schedule a romantic date at this time - it will add additional shine to decorations and a special aroma to flowers, and tact to the owners of all this.
Start of morning civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon and the sky grows light.
Appearance of the upper limb of the solar disc, with refraction. The Vedic day and the vara begin at sunrise.
True noon — the culmination of the Sun, midway between sunrise and sunset.
The upper limb of the solar disc disappears below the horizon (with refraction).
End of evening civil twilight: the Sun is 6° below the horizon.
Appearance of the upper limb of the lunar disc above the horizon. The decisive time for Sankashti Chaturthi and Karwa Chauth.
The upper limb of the lunar disc disappears below the horizon.
Garden tasks are rated as in the site’s “Lunar calendar for gardeners” section: the weekday, nakshatra and tithi are taken into account; starting from a base score of 3, each factor adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–6: 0–2 — bad, 3–4 — average, 5–6 — good. The table shows the rating at sunrise and after each change of nakshatra or tithi during the daytime (“from HH:MM”); the icons next to the sunrise rating show the contribution of the weekday, nakshatra and tithi at sunrise: “+” (green) adds one point, “0” (yellow) has no effect, “–” (red) subtracts one.
The ratings are the site author’s summary of the Indian and Tibetan traditions. Classical texts on agriculture: the Kalaprakashika (ch. XIX–XX, English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha (ch. XIII), the Brihat Samhita of Varahamihira (ch. 55).
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
tillage and sowing are forbidden
The yoga of “accomplishing all aims”: an auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra (each day has its own 3–7 nakshatras). Good for any new undertaking; exceptions: Thu + Pushya is not used for weddings, Tue + Ashwini for housewarmings, Sat + Rohini for travel.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Saw”: the tithi number and the weekday number (Sun = 1 … Sat = 7) add up to 13 — Sun and the 12th tithi, Mon and the 11th, Tue and the 10th, Wed and the 9th, Thu and the 8th, Fri and the 7th, Sat and the 6th. One of the worst yogas: auspicious activities are postponed.
“Deadly” combination of weekday and tithi group: Sun and Tue — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Mon and Fri — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Wed — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Thu — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Sat — Purna (5, 10, 15). Portends failure for new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Burnt” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 12, Mon — 11, Tue — 5, Wed — 3, Thu — 6, Fri — 8, Sat — 9. Whatever is begun bears no fruit.
“Poisonous” tithi of the weekday: Sun — 4, Mon — 6, Tue — 7, Wed — 2, Thu — 8, Fri — 9, Sat — 7. Unfavourable for new undertakings, medical treatment and transactions.
The penultimate, 14th muhurta of the night: it begins about an hour and a half before sunrise and lasts about 48 minutes. The best time for meditation, prayer, japa and study.
The 8th of the 15 daytime muhurtas, around true noon (about 48 minutes). The “invincible” time, suitable for almost any new undertaking — except on Wednesdays.
The 11th daytime muhurta, the “time of victory”: good for journeys, contests and decisive action; the main time of Vijayadashami.
“Dust from the hooves” — about 24 minutes right after sunset, when the cows return from pasture. An auspicious time for weddings and evening rites.
The first fifth of the night after sunset (three night muhurtas, about 2.5 hours). The time for worshipping Shiva, lighting the Diwali diyas and performing Holika Dahan.
Midnight — the 8th muhurta of the night. The decisive time for Maha Shivaratri, Krishna Janmashtami and Kali Puja.
“Time of nectar” — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra, favourable for any new undertaking and mitigating inauspicious factors.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 4 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 10:30–12:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 10:59–12:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
An inauspicious muhurta (about 48 minutes) — one or two per day, specific to each weekday. It is avoided for new undertakings, journeys and deals.
“Rejected” time — about an hour and a half within each nakshatra (4 ghatis of 60, starting from a ghati specific to that nakshatra). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
B. V. Raman: nails are not cut on Friday or Saturday, on Ashtami, Navami or Chaturdashi, or on new moon and full moon days.
Weekdays for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; avoided — Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday (Sunday is permitted for Brahmins, Tuesday for Kshatriyas, Saturday for Vaishyas and others); Monday is good only during the waxing Moon.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Nakshatras for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — Ashwini, Mrigashirsha, Punarvasu, Pushya, Hasta, Chitra, Shravana, Dhanishtha and Revati; fairly good — Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Swati, Uttara Ashadha, Shatabhisha and Uttara Bhadrapada; the rest are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Tithis for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th; avoided — the 1st, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 14th, full moon and new moon; in Krishna Paksha the first five tithis are permitted (according to some, the first seven).
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “great calamities”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
+1 — auspicious sign for a haircut
Lagna for a haircut according to the Kalaprakashika: auspicious signs — Vrishabha, Mithuna, Karka, Kanya, Tula, Makara and Mina; avoided — Mesha, Simha, Vrischika, Dhanu and Kumbha (all except Kumbha are permitted if a benefic occupies the sign or benefics aspect it).
Mesha (Aries) — “great calamities”; Simha (Leo) — “disease and suffering”; Vrischika (Scorpio) — “disease and suffering”; Dhanu (Sagittarius) — “fear of the authorities”; Kumbha (Aquarius) — “ruin of the family”.
Classical rules: have a haircut or shave in the daytime, preferably before noon — not at night or at twilight; not after eating, bathing or anointing the body with oil; not on the day of setting out on a journey; not when one’s wife is pregnant; not on one’s birth nakshatra or the 10th and 19th nakshatras from it, and not during Chandrashtama (the Moon in the 8th sign from the natal Moon). These prohibitions are lifted for a wedding, an initiation, release from prison, mourning for one’s parents and at the ruler’s command.
Sources: the Kalaprakashika of Narasimha (ch. V on haircuts — written about a child’s first haircut, chaula; English translation by N. P. Subramania Iyer, 1917), the Muhurta Chintamani of Rama Daivajna, B. V. Raman’s Muhurtha. The rating is the site’s summary, as in the “Lunar haircut calendar”: starting from a base score of 4, each factor — weekday, nakshatra, tithi and lagna — adds one point if favourable or subtracts one if unfavourable; total score 0–8: 7–8 good, 4–6 average, 0–3 bad. Windows are the parts of the daytime with the best rating (at least 15 minutes long); for haircuts, shaving and nail cutting, the times of the day’s prohibitions are excluded.
The Moon in a fixed, soft, light or movable nakshatra — favourable for activities of its type.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday — the days of the gentle (saumya) planets: the Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Venus.
8th tithi: a day of Durga and Shiva, good for fasting and worship, but weaker than usual for worldly undertakings.
“Omitted” tithi, lying entirely between two sunrises and touching neither of them (avama day): unfavourable for new undertakings.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The Serpent (Naga) presides over the ninth day of the waning Moon, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: The richest or fastest, Shravishtha - the most famous
Symbol: Drum or flute
Deity: Vasu (kind) - 8 phenomena of nature, assistants of Indra
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: bring abundance and fame through the direction and organization of people
Auspicious: pure and noble deeds, religious rites, study.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Aryaman
Auspicious: dealings with authorities and superiors, fame, home and housing, clothing and jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Saturn
This is the only day of the week when, according to astrological indications, you can safely postpone most important household and spiritual affairs, which is reflected in a variety of cultures around the world. However, on this day you can carry out monotonous monotonous work, or relax.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An auspicious combination of weekday and tithi group: Fri — Nanda (1, 6, 11), Wed — Bhadra (2, 7, 12), Tue — Jaya (3, 8, 13), Sat — Rikta (4, 9, 14), Thu — Purna (5, 10, 15). Brings success; if the same pair also forms an inauspicious yoga, Siddha prevails.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
Began on a Saturday: the most unfavourable — any risky ventures, journeys and heavy work are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 3 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 09:00–10:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 09:29–10:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Tuesday or Saturday — the days of the harsh (krura) planets Mars and Saturn.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
“Empty” tithi (the 4th, 9th or 14th): whatever is begun bears no fruit; suitable for removal, demolition and overcoming obstacles.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth day of the waning moon is protected by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: One hundred healers
Symbol: Garland of 100 flowers, circle
Deity: Varuna
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give healing (bodily and spiritual) through Divine Grace
Especially auspicious: study, sacred rites, peace and reconciliation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Shri (Lakshmi)
Auspicious: trade, deals, buying and selling, partnerships and long-term business projects.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Sun
This day is suitable for generosity, celebrations, holidays, performances and festivals. Meetings with high-ranking people and important government affairs are good to carry out on this day.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Shatabhisha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-dashami
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The time of Vishti Karana — halves of the 4th, 8th, 11th and 15th tithis of the bright half and of the 3rd, 7th, 10th and 14th of the dark half of the month. Auspicious activities are not begun during Bhadra; its strength depends on where it resides: on earth it is most harmful, while in heaven or in the netherworld the harm is mitigated (according to a verse of the Muhurta Chintamani, there it even portends good fortune and gain).
“Mouth” of Bhadra — the most dangerous 5 ghatis (2 hours) of Bhadra; nothing important is done at this time.
“Tail” of Bhadra — the last 3 ghatis (1 h 12 min) of one of its praharas; considered an acceptable time if Bhadra cannot be avoided (for example, for Holika Dahan).
The knotted junction of “water” and “fire”: the last pada of Ashlesha, Jyeshtha and Revati and the first pada of Magha, Mula and Ashwini (as well as the tithi junctions of the 5th and 6th, the 10th and 11th, the 15th and 1st). Unfavourable for new undertakings.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 8 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 16:30–18:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 16:59–18:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 7. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 15:00–16:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Vishti Karana with the Moon in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina: Bhadra resides on earth (bhu-loka) and is especially harmful.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh day of the waning Moon is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: First Blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Head of red bed, two-faced man, swords
Deity: Aja Ekapad - sunbeam or lightning strike
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: ignite and kindle the fire of spiritual search
Especially auspicious: power and administration, taking office, dealings with influential patrons.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Lord: Moon
Favorable for any daily activities related to water, food, housing, women, trade, hotels, utilities, etc. You can carry out a wide variety of earthworks, both gardening and construction; preparing food, getting a haircut, doing treatment, decorating, building relationships, getting married and hiring.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ekadashi
plowing, pruning and weeding
Planting and sowing are allowed.
neutral
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 2 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 07:30–09:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 07:59–09:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 6. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 13:30–15:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
The Moon in an ugra or tikshna nakshatra: a time for harsh deeds, not for auspicious undertakings.
The nitya yoga of “discord” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, and the day suits fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth day of the waning Moon and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
Meaning: Later blessed (foot, leg)
Symbol: Part of the red bed for legs (foot), twins
Deity: Ahirbudhyana (Serpent of the Deep - Milky Way under the horizon)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give rain (nourishment and stability)
Inauspicious: portends obstacles. If a matter cannot be postponed, the first 3 ghatis of the yoga (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Mitra
Auspicious: friendship, love, matchmaking and alliances, reconciliation, jewellery.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Mars
Promotes decisive manifestations of will, competitions, active and gambling games, sports, training, overcoming obstacles, working with fire, metal (especially iron), mechanisms, electricity, explosive substances and weapons, militant actions, demand from debtors, litigation, verdicts, quarrels, conflicts, control of parasites (insects and rats) and similar matters. Some medical procedures, such as massage or chiropractic therapy, can be carried out during this time.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Uttara-Bhadra
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-dvadashi
neutral
no pruning or felling
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
An additional auspicious combination of weekday and nakshatra, not given in all panchangas: Sun — Mula, Mon — Dhanishtha, Tue — Uttara Bhadrapada, Wed — Krittika, Thu — Punarvasu, Fri — Purva Phalguni, Sat — Swati.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 7 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 15:00–16:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 15:29–16:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 5. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 12:00–13:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth day of the waning moon is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Rich, prosperous
Symbol: Fish (sometimes a couple) or drum
Deity: Pushan (Prosperous)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: nourish (satiate at the expense of its abundance)
Auspicious: friendship, reconciliation, love, matchmaking — anything that requires people’s goodwill.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Lord: Mercury
If Mercury is not under the influence of malefic planets, the day will be favorable, active, you can do a lot and learn a lot (if the opposite happens, there will be absent-mindedness, vanity and ill-considered actions leading to losses). Owner day promotes all intellectual and creative pursuits: music, graphics, poetry, literature, linguistics, mathematics, astrology, the study of ordinary and secret sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Revati
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Krishna-trayodashi
no pruning or felling
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
The Moon in Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula or Revati — the nakshatras at the junctions of signs. For those born in them, tradition prescribes a pacifying rite; new undertakings call for caution.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 5 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 12:00–13:30; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 12:29–13:59 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 2. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 07:30–09:00.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 4. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 10:30–12:00. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Vishti Karana (Bhadra) is in force during the daytime, but not on earth (the Moon is not in Karka, Simha, Kumbha or Mina): the harm is mitigated, yet this time is still usually avoided for weddings, travel and important undertakings.
14th tithi of the waning Moon, the eve of the new moon: unfavourable for new undertakings; a day of Shiva (Masik Shivaratri).
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth day of the waning moon and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Riders or Grooms
Symbol: Horse's Head
Deity: Ashwini Kumara
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: quickly achieve anything
Auspicious: health and healing, long-term matters and anything meant to last a long time.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Kali (personification of the Kali Yuga)
Inauspicious for new undertakings. Good for preparing and taking medicines, mantras, protective and pacifying rites.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
Lord: Jupiter
The time of Jupiter's action is considered the most favorable for all worldly and spiritual affairs not related to coercion or anger. You can begin spiritual practices, good deeds, study of philosophy, Doctrine, various sciences.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Ashwini
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Krishna-chaturdashi
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Rahu (a different segment for each weekday). No new work, journeys or deals are started; whatever was begun earlier may be continued.
How it is calculated: following the South Indian tradition (Tamil Nadu, Kerala), as Drik Panchang does — the daytime from sunrise to sunset (upper limb of the disc, with refraction) is divided into 8 parts, and Rahu Kalam is part 6 (Mon 2, Sat 3, Fri 4, Wed 5, Thu 6, Tue 7, Sun 8).
Another tradition — Kala Vela: the eighth parts of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order starting from the lord of the day, while the eighth part, the last before sunset, is “empty”, without a lord; in this tradition it is given to Rahu — today {y} (on Sundays it coincides with the calculation above).
Yet another tradition — printed panchangas: a nominal day of 6:00–18:00, so Rahu Kalam always falls at the same clock time — today 13:30–15:00; if the nominal 6:00–18:00 day is counted in local mean time — 13:59–15:29 by the clock. Far from India this is a rough approximation.
Using the rising and setting of the centre of the disc without refraction (old Siddhantic panchangas): {x}.
At night Rahu Kalam is usually not reckoned (the translator of the Kalaprakashika, 1917: “it occurs only in the daytime”); a few divide the night into 8 parts as well, but there is no generally accepted order of the night parts. In North India, Choghadiya is more often consulted to choose the hour.
One-eighth of the daytime associated with Yama: unfavourable for new undertakings and journeys.
How it is calculated: the eighths of the daytime belong to the planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day; Yamaganda (Yamaghantaka) is Jupiter’s portion, today part 1. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 06:00–07:30.
One-eighth of the daytime ruled by Gulika (the son of Saturn). Whatever is begun at this time tends to repeat, so funerals are not held and loans are not taken during Gulika; important new undertakings are usually avoided.
How it is calculated: Saturn’s portion among the eighths of the daytime (planets in weekday order, starting from the lord of the day), today part 3. According to the printed tables (nominal day 6:00–18:00) — 09:00–10:30. According to a note by the translator of the Kalaprakashika, Gulika is not considered inauspicious: it is even good for reaping, gathering grain, trade, medical treatment, repaying debts and a number of other activities; the view that whatever is begun during Gulika will repeat itself is a popular (mainly Tamil) belief.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Pitris (ancestors).
The Pitris (ancestors) rule the new moon; this period is suitable for rites honoring the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana), for pacifying the mind and performing austerities.
Meaning: Carrier (porter or loader)
Symbol: Yoni (bosom, source)
Deity: Yama (Dharma-raja)
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: take (take away) something
Auspicious: weddings and family matters, anything meant to bring good fortune and well-being.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: nagas (serpents)
Inauspicious. Suitable only for harsh and forceful deeds, work with things that must stay fixed, and rites connected with serpents.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Bharani
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Amavasya
do not start anything, only finish up safe tasks that require no exertion
digging, plowing, planting trees
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
New moon: a day of the ancestors (shraddha, tarpana) and of spiritual practice, unfavourable for worldly undertakings.
Patron: Madhusudana; Aditya — Aryaman. Full moon in nakshatra Vishakha. Ritu: Vasanta.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first lunar day is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Cutter (chisel) or chopping
Symbol: Sharp tool (axe, razor), flame
Deity: Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: burn and ignite others
Auspicious: jewellery, celebrations, travel, creative undertakings.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Krittika
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Shukla-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
Planting and sowing are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
A coincidence of the weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat), a Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12) and a “tripada” nakshatra (Krittika, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Vishakha, Uttara Ashadha, Purva Bhadrapada). The result of whatever is begun repeats three times: good for purchases and investments, bad for losses, loans, surgery and funerals.
A combination of weekday and nakshatra that yields the “nectar of success”: Sun — Hasta, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashwini, Wed — Anuradha, Thu — Pushya, Fri — Revati, Sat — Rohini. One of the strongest auspicious yogas: it brings success to almost any undertaking.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
A tithi favourable for new undertakings: in the bright half of the month — the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th, 11th and 13th, in the dark half — the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
Inauspicious: portends trouble and hindrances; if necessary, the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second lunar day of Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Red (an epithet of the star Aldebaran)
Symbol: Wagon, rarely: temple, banyan, incense, sandalwood
Deity: Prajapati (Brahma - Creator)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give growth (prosperity, fertility)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Rohini
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
One of the “three and a half” inherently auspicious days of the year (Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya, Vijayadashami and, as the half, Bali Pratipada): no muhurta needs to be chosen for new undertakings, and the day’s panchanga flaws are disregarded (except a visible eclipse).
Auspicious: good and religious deeds, starting work, helping people.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third lunar day. It is a suitable time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can begin any important business.
Meaning: Deer head (alt. searching star)
Symbol: Deer head
Deity: Soma (Chandra, Moon)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: give realization (attractiveness, shaping)
Deity: Bhu (the Earth goddess)
Auspicious: farming, sowing and planting, building a house, household affairs.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Mrigashirsha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
according to the Indian tradition: No pruning; planting flowers, soaking seeds and the like are allowed.
Shukla-tritya
any undertakings
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
The Moon’s nakshatra is the 4th, 6th, 9th, 10th, 13th or 20th from the Sun’s nakshatra. As the Sun dispels darkness, so this yoga cancels many bad combinations of the day and supports new undertakings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth lunar day is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Tear or body fluid (wet)
Symbol: Tear or drop, rarely: diamond or man's head
Deity: Rudra (Roaring, angry image of Shiva)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: give effort that leads to the achievement of the goal (and also, is able to shed sweat or blood)
Auspicious: lasting and long-term matters, laying foundations and building, vows.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Deity: Yama
Bhadra — the most inauspicious karana: weddings, journeys, purchases and any auspicious undertakings are avoided during it. It suits only harsh deeds: fighting enemies, demolition, removing obstacles.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Ardra
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-chaturti
felling trees, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
do not fell trees, any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
“Bell of Yama” — a combination of weekday and nakshatra: Sun — Magha, Mon — Vishakha, Tue — Ardra, Wed — Mula, Thu — Krittika, Fri — Rohini, Sat — Hasta. One of the most dangerous yogas: travel, surgery and any important new undertakings are avoided.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — inauspicious sign for a haircut
according to the Kalaprakashika: “disease and suffering”
Inauspicious: disputes and pain; the first 5 ghatis (about 2 h) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth lunar day is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Successful, magnificent, two for riches
Symbol: Arrow or quiver of arrows, rarely: rainbow
Deity: Aditi
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: give the gaining of profit (property, wealth), growth
Deity: Brahma
Auspicious: religious rites, study, spiritual and charitable work.
A karana is half a tithi; there are 60 of them in a lunar month.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Punarvasu
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-panchami
do not fell trees, any undertakings
plowing the ground
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: difficulties and obstacles; the first 6 ghatis (about 2 h 24 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
A tithi “burnt” by the Sun in its current sign (the Sun in Dhanu or Mina — the 2nd, in Vrishabha or Kumbha — the 4th, in Mesha or Karka — the 6th, in Mithuna or Kanya — the 8th, in Simha or Vrischika — the 10th, in Tula or Makara — the 12th): unfavourable for new undertakings.
The Sun moves into a new sign: a time for holy baths, dana and worship of the Sun, but not for new undertakings.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides on the sixth lunar day, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, celebrating holidays and performances.
Meaning: Feeder; feeder of flowers
Symbol: Cow udder, flower (lotus), arrow and circle
Deity: Brhaspati
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give manifestation of spiritual energy, feeding
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Pushya
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-shashti
plowing the ground
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
A Thursday when the Moon is in Pushya. One of the best times for buying gold and valuables, beginning studies, mantra initiation and spiritual undertakings; not used for weddings.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The Moon in Pushya, the best of the nakshatras for new undertakings (except weddings).
Auspicious: investments, trade, savings, starting ventures that are meant to grow.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Indra.
The seventh lunar day is ruled by Indra and this favors the start of travel, the purchase of vehicles, as well as other matters where movement is a characteristic feature.
Meaning: Wrapping around (like a snake), hugging
Symbol: Curled snake
Deity: Naga - the lord of snakes (Sharpa)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: cause suffering with poison, paralyze
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Ashlesha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Shukla-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, farming
tillage and sowing are forbidden
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth lunar day is Vasu, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
Meaning: Powerful, sufficient
Symbol: Throne, palanquin, royal canopy
Deity: Pitris or Pitars - ancestors of the clan, forefathers
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: leave the body (temporarily or completely), give transformation similar to death
Auspicious: everything lasting — foundations, building, planting, long-term commitments.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Magha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: portends failures and injuries; the first 9 ghatis (about 3 h 36 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Serpent (Naga).
The serpent (Naga) patronizes the ninth lunar day, which is suitable for struggle, destruction, coercion and for efforts to overcome obstacles.
Meaning: Prior red
Symbol: Headboard, rarely: hammock, ficus
Deity: Bhaga (Share, Distributor) - god of wealth and family
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: give reproduction, the receiving of fruit
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Phalguni
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Shukla-navami
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
any undertakings
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Auspicious: festivals, joyful occasions, rest and recreation.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Purna. Deity: Dharma.
The tenth lunar day is patronized by Dharma, which favors virtuous deeds, religious events, spiritual practices, as well as other pious activities. You can start any important work.
Meaning: Following red
Symbol: Half of the bed under the feet (foot)
Deity: Aryaman (Lord of Hospitality)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: accumulate and prosper through alliances
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Uttara-Phalguni
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Shukla-dashami
any undertakings
pruning and weeding
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: sudden hindrances, a “lightning strike”; the first 3 ghatis (about 1 h 12 min) are skipped.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Rudra.
The ruler of the eleventh lunar day is Rudra, which is favorable for fasting and religious (spiritual) activities. Remembering the Supreme Deity will give especially positive results.
Meaning: Hand, fist
Symbol: Palm or fist
Deity: Savitar (Animating, Awakening)
Type: light (kshipra, laghu) — For quick matters: trade, healing, study, travel, purchases and starting a business.
Vimshottari lord: Moon
Shakti: give the obtaining of what you want with your own hands, dexterity
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-ekadashi
pruning and weeding
neutral
+1 — favourable for a haircut
0 — does not affect the haircut rating
Especially auspicious: success in any undertaking, study and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Sun (Ravi).
The Sun (Ravi) rules the twelfth lunar day and this period is auspicious for religious ceremonies, lighting the sacred fire and performing one's duties.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Hasta
Soaking seeds is allowed, but not planting or sowing.
Shukla-dvadashi
neutral
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
no pruning or felling
An inauspicious combination of tithi and nakshatra (the “empty” nakshatra of a tithi, for example the 6th or 11th tithi with Rohini, the 12th with Ashlesha). Whatever is begun at this time remains without result.
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
The nitya yoga of “calamity” is in force for most of the day: worldly undertakings are postponed, but the day is good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
Group: Jaya. Deity: God of Love.
The thirteenth lunar day is ruled by the God of love, which is favorable for establishing friendly relations, sensual pleasures, as well as celebrations.
Meaning: Brilliant, clear
Symbol: Pearl or brilliant jewel
Deity: Tvashtri (Heavenly Architect) or Vishwakarma (Vastu God)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Mars
Shakti: accumulate brilliant qualities (receive well-deserved respect)
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all. It is, however, very good for holy baths, dana, japa and ancestor rites.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Chitra
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Shukla-triodashi
no pruning or felling
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
+1 — favourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: comfort and convenience, purchases, home improvement, any auspicious deeds.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Rikta. Deity: Kali.
Kali rules the fourteenth lunar day and promotes destruction, appeal to elementals (forces of nature, elements) and spirits.
Meaning: Sword
Symbol: Sword, also sprout or coral
Deity: Waiu (Wind)
Type: movable (chara, chala) — For journeys and moving house, buying vehicles, gardening, quick and temporary changes.
Vimshottari lord: Rahu
Shakti: scatter like air, move, convert
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Swati
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Shukla-chaturdashi
not good for sowing seeds, for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Inauspicious: obstacles; nothing is started in the first half of the yoga, while the second half is acceptable.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
An eclipse on a neighbouring Vedic day (the day before, including the night before this day’s sunrise, or the day after): its influence is weaker, but important undertakings are better postponed.
Group: Purna. Deity: Vishvedevas.
Vishvedevas rule the full moon and protect the peace of mind and the performance of austerities.
Meaning: Forked branch (also called Radha - gift)
Symbol: Triumphal arch for marriage, potter's wheel
Deity: Indra and Agni
Type: mixed (mishra, sadharana) — For everyday and routine tasks, work with fire and metal; it is better not to begin important new matters.
Vimshottari lord: Jupiter
Shakti: achieve (many and different goals, fruits)
The Moon enters the Earth’s shadow (occurs only at full moon). Sutak begins 9 hours (3 praharas) before the eclipse; during it — japa and meditation, afterwards — a holy bath and dana.
The luminary is completely covered: the Sun by the Moon, the Moon by the Earth’s shadow.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Vishakha
Planting and sowing are not allowed, but everyday routine tasks may be carried out.
Purnima
sowing seeds, any undertakings
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Auspicious: spiritual practice, mantras, worship, study with a teacher.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
The day of a visible eclipse and the Sutak before it: no new undertakings are begun, and no cooking or eating is done during Sutak; a time for japa, holy bath and dana.
Group: Nanda. Deity: Brahma.
The ruler of the first day of the waning moon is Brahma. This time is suitable for all types of ceremonies.
Meaning: Following Radha, success
Symbol: Lotus flower, row, furrow or rut
Deity: Mitra (Friend)
Type: soft (mridu, maitra) — For arts and music, friendship and love, new clothes and jewellery, weddings and festivals.
Vimshottari lord: Saturn
Shakti: give worship (whence abundance and honor, worthy relationships and popularity)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Anuradha
No pruning; planting flowers, soaking and the like are allowed.
Krishna-pratipat
digging, plowing, planting trees
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Especially auspicious: success of undertakings, gaining knowledge and receiving initiations.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
Group: Bhadra. Deity: Vidhatr.
Patronizes the second day of the waning Moon - Vidhatr. This period is suitable for all matters designed for development and long-term preservation, for example, for laying the foundations of buildings.
Meaning: Born before (eldest, chief)
Symbol: Umbrella or earring, amulet, necklace
Deity: Indra (Leader of the Gods)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Mercury
Shakti: rise up and win, draw strength in battle (looking for the limits of fearlessness)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): field work, planting rice, grain, trees or flowers
plants of the day: watery vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchini, water-loving plants such as rice
nakshatra Jyestha
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-dvitya
planting and sowing are allowed (long-term result)
any undertakings
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vishnu.
Vishnu rules the third day of the waning moon. It is a good time for cutting hair, nails, shaving and other cosmetic procedures. You can start any important business.
Meaning: Root
Symbol: Roots, elephant goad, lion's tail (panicle)
Deity: Nirriti (Goddess of Destruction or Alakshmi)
Type: sharp (tikshna, daruna) — For drastic actions: surgery, severing ties, taming, exorcism, fighting diseases and enemies; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Mula is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Ketu
Shakti: destroy, crush (also the ability to destroy destruction)
Auspicious (in some traditions — especially auspicious): study, practice, mastering new things — anything achieved through effort.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): unfavorable for planting seeds, flowers and trees or for working in the field (favorable for fighting pests or pruning something)
plants of the day: onions, garlic and thorny plants, plants that actively defend themselves
nakshatra Mula
For pruning and uprooting; plowing and watering are allowed, but nothing else.
Krishna-tritya
any undertakings
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Rikta. Deity: Yama.
The ruler of the fourth day of the waning Moon is Yama. Important matters should not be started. It is possible to conduct military maneuvers, remove obstacles and destroy something.
Meaning: Prior invincible, unsubdued
Symbol: Elephant tusk, fan or bed
Deity: Varuna
Type: fierce (ugra, krura) — For destructive and dangerous tasks: demolition, work with fire and weapons, disputes; unsuitable for other auspicious undertakings (the exception is weddings: Magha is among the nakshatras for marriage).
Vimshottari lord: Venus
Shakti: add strength, energy (regenerate)
what to do (Tibetan tradition): doing work related to water and earth - plowing and sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: climbers, plants that depend on others and adapt quickly, all leafy greens
nakshatra Purva-Ashadha
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-chaturti
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else
Planting and sowing are allowed.
any undertakings
+1 — favourable for a haircut
+1 — favourable for a haircut
Group: Purna. Deity: Soma.
The fifth day of the waning moon is owned by Soma, who patronizes medicine, surgery and cleansing the body of poisons. You can begin other important things.
Meaning: Subsequent invincible, insubordinate
Symbol: Small bed
Deity: Vishva-Deva (All Gods)
Type: fixed (dhruva, sthira) — For what is firm and lasting: laying house foundations, housewarming, planting, weddings, taking office, long-term projects.
Vimshottari lord: Sun
Shakti: give an undeniable victory, thanks to alliances and support
what to do (Tibetan tradition): sowing, planting flowers and trees
plants of the day: plants with large sweet fruits, or with fleshy (voluminous) stems and leaves
nakshatra Uttara-Ashadha
Planting and sowing are allowed.
Krishna-panchami
any undertakings
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
plowing the ground
One of the 28 yogas formed jointly by the weekday and the Moon’s nakshatra (counting Abhijit): from the starting nakshatra of the day (Sun — Ashwini, Mon — Mrigashirsha, Tue — Ashlesha, Wed — Hasta, Thu — Anuradha, Fri — Uttara Ashadha, Sat — Shatabhisha) the cycle runs Ananda, Kaladanda, Dhumra and so on. Auspicious yogas support the day’s affairs; inauspicious ones (especially Utpata, Mrityu and Kana) weaken them.
−1 — unfavourable for a haircut
Group: Nanda. Deity: Kartikeya.
Kartikeya presides over the sixth day of the waning moon, favoring coronations (taking office), establishing new friendships, carrying out festivals and performances.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting flowers and trees; digging the ground is not very favorable; do not prune and the like
plants of the day: flowers, ornamental plants
nakshatra Shravana
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-shashti
plowing the ground
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
“Cobra venom”: a triple combination of weekday, tithi and nakshatra (Sun — 5th + Krittika, Mon — 2nd + Chitra, Tue — 15th + Rohini, Wed — 7th + Bharani, Thu — 13th + Anuradha, Fri — 6th + Shravana, Sat — 8th + Revati). The strongest of the kuyogas: the day is unfavourable for any activity.
Began on a Friday: danger of theft and loss — journeys, business deals and major purchases are avoided.
The Moon in Kumbha or Mina (from the middle of Dhanishtha to the end of Revati). During these five nakshatras people do not travel south, gather firewood or grass, lay a roof or build a bed; cremation is performed with a special rite.
One of the two most inauspicious yogas: worldly undertakings are not begun in it at all; good for fasting, prayer and spiritual practice.
A nitya yoga is one of the 27 segments of the sum of the sidereal longitudes of the Sun and the Moon (each spanning 13 degrees 20 minutes of arc). Nine yogas are inauspicious: Vishkambha, Atiganda, Shula, Ganda, Vyaghata, Vajra, Parigha and especially Vyatipata and Vaidhriti; the rest are auspicious.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): working in the field, planting flowers and trees, sowing, making a pond and a well; do not plow
plants of the day: slow-growing, long-lived, dense, heavy, sturdy plants
nakshatra Dhanishtha
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
Krishna-saptami
soaking seeds is allowed, digging the ground
Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result.
according to the Indian tradition: Gardening, activities with frequent changes; not suitable for activities aimed at a long-term result (planting or sowing is not allowed).
The same combination of weekday (Sun, Tue or Sat) and Bhadra tithi (2, 7 or 12), but with the nakshatra Mrigashirsha, Chitra or Dhanishtha. The result repeats twice: good for acquisitions, bad for losses, loans and funerals.
Group: Jaya. Deity: Vasus.
The ruler of the eighth day of the waning Moon is Vasus, which favors the beginning of military operations, the construction of defenses and fortifications.
what to do (Tibetan tradition): planting trees, sowing grain crops
plants of the day: laurel, spices, for example hot peppers
nakshatra Purva-Bhadra
For pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else.
Krishna-ashtami
tillage and sowing are forbidden
for pruning and uprooting, but not for anything else